A refusal to even try and find redemption for those who use terror as a weapon against the common people.
Country, acoustic folk, folk-rock, indie pop.
One man band - a wide range of acoustic based country, pop and folk crossover music.
Story behind the song
Written on Friday 15th September 2001. When numbness turned to anger and my need to reach out came in the form of a song.
Lyrics
I Won't Sing
I don't want to know your reasons,
I don't want to know your cause,
I don't want to hear explanations,
for your most unholy wars.
I know this time that words won't mend fences;
there are fences that words can't repair;
so go ahead and build your defences
and dig your ditches with prayer.
Chorus:
No, I won't sing, your songs of redemption
and I won't plead, for you to be saved.
No I, I won't cry - and I won't sing.
I don't want to see your faces,
I don't want to know your names,
I don't want to hear your excuses,
I won't play those games.
All I know is the picture you painted,
I have seen all I need to see;
don't ask me for my forgiveness,
you won't get that from me.
No, I won't sing, your songs of redemption
and I won't plead, for you to be saved.
No I, I won't cry - and I won't sing.
Bridge:
No I won't sing for you today,
I’ll reserve my tears for those you took away
And when I bring myself to kneel and pray
God help me, I won’t include you
Chorus:
I won't sing; your songs of redemption
and I won't plead, for you to be saved.
No I, I won't cry - and I won't sing
I won’t cry, no, I won’t sing.
