They came with axes and swords
With fire and stone they came
Tearing down our hope was their goal
Their only joy in life
Was in our death
We rallied ourselves
With spear and bow and horse
With our leaders strong and frail
Your love saved him
And us
Foolishness
Became strength
As it often does
We asked you to stay
"Defend the people" we said
"Defend our country"
You listened, but not
In the way we asked
In a helm of secrecy
You rode to war
You brought a burden with you
That became your saving grace
When all others were gone
You stayed
Your love saved him
And us
Foolishness
Became strength
As it often does
You wished death
But created a chance
For life
Your shield arm and your heart broken
You found a mender
In a healing house
Your love saved him
And us
Foolishness
Became strength
As it often does
You hung up your office
With a grateful sigh
You became not what you wanted to be
At least at first
You became what you needed to be
Your love saved him
And us
Foolishness
Became strength
As it often does
Your love saved him
And us
Foolishness
Became strength
As it often does