Randy Stonehill Album: The Wild Frontier Track: The Dying Breed
The Dying Breed Lyrics
Everybody's pointing at the man up on the tightrope Cheering while they hope that he will fall Some think that he's funny Some think that he's crazy Fact is that his courage shames us all
I've heard it said that the truth cuts like a sword And you can close your eyes but it cannot be ignored
CHORUS:
And I knew He was one of the dying breed He was one of the chosen few Bound for the other side And I watched As he walked away alone And everybody laughed But I was the one who cried
The crowd was getting louder circling the stranger They're acting like the freak show was in town Some think he's a loser Some think he's a dreamer But either way they don't want him around
Just like hemlock hidden in a kiss The most terrible gift is when you get your wish
(REPEAT CHORUS)
We all give too much away Making deals with life to get us through There's always one more price to pay Until there's nothing left of you
Everybody's pointing at the man up on the tightrope Waiting for the wind and placing bets Some think he's a con man And some think he's a mad man But it's clear they see him as a threat
Oh you know the last laugh is the best And heroes walk a road unlike the rest
