Standing Ground

In spite of earnest dreams we're broken
In spite of arrogance we're humbled
For all these stubborn minds we compromise

Through all of the rose gardens
Let us walk without prickling thorns
Through golden lambs may burn, let us not be tempted more
For every cup I drink, don't let me spill one drop

In spite of tempting gold we'll never sell our souls
To fight for what we've founded we'll always hold our ground
To fight the stale malaise, to fight to preserve our ways

Through all of the rose gardens
Let us walk without prickling thorns
Through golden lambs may burn, let us not be tempted more
For every cup I drink, don't let me spill one drop

One more down, we're moving up
That much less to go
New hope lies within the pain of sweat and of blood

You can bet we'll see you there
Our shadows will fly over the mountain tops
We'll see you there

In spite of tempting gold we'll never sell our souls
To fight for what we've founded we'll always hold our ground
To fight the stale malaise, to fight to preserve our ways

Through all of the rose gardens
Let us walk without prickling thorns
Through golden lambs may burn, let us not be tempted more
For every cup I drink, don't let me spill one drop