Up on the cross tonight
The naked god bleeds
And if you want to fight for freedom
You’re going to have to follow his lead

But if color’s your creed
Or if you think that might makes right
Then you’re going to need to bleed him
And leave him buried somewhere out of sight

You can raise your fist at approaching dawn
Burn your crosses on the White House lawn
Break the ice in the heat of desire
Carve your name in these streets of fire

It’s all pride and prejudice
Pride and prejudice

There’s no hiding place
For the defectors of the game
Because the case for preservation
Requires they be players just the same

But you can change your name
You still wear a painted face
As if your goal was your salvation
Through the protection of your race

And the loose-lipped, heavy-handed signal is clear
There’s comfort in ignorance, courage in fear
Fear our difference, but when all’s been said
When the knife hits bone it seems we all bleed red

Pride and prejudice
Pride and prejudice

Music and lyrics © The Reign. All rights reserved.

More About This Song

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About the album

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Better Late than Neverland is available on vinyl, CD, and digital download through The Reign Store. It’s also available for purchase digitally through Amazon and iTunes (through Apple Music).

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lyrics and Liner Notes

(I’ll update this list as I complete blog posts…)

Side One	Side Two
Strip: Lyrics  — Liner Notes Long Shadow: Lyrics — Liner Notes Hold Me Now: Lyrics — Liner Notes Pride & Prejudice: Lyrics — Liner Notes	Wall St. Wisdom: Lyrics — Liner Notes