The Sword & The Spirit: Songs & Lyrics
Because
(Sword and Spirit)
Words and Music by Tony DeLorenzo and Greg Block
Tony showed up with these lyrics the night of our May 22nd 2004 benefit for VT Foster Children at The Chandler Center For The Arts. The lyrics had no music and the song had never been practiced, much less performed before. Greg started to play his guitar, Tony began reciting poetry and Claire sang opera! The rest of the band joined in and prayed for a miracle! We think we got one - You be the judge. This song is available on our 'Live At The Chandler' CD
Because the cry of precious children erupts like fire in my veins
Because these children deserve more than to be labeled with your stupid names
Because the pain and torment they endure burns inside my very soul
Because I feel the emptiness within and wish to make them whole
Because not one little lamb should be lost from the fold
Because I know what it's like to need someone to hold
Because each child's heartbreaking story needs to be told
Because we all need some comfort, this world is so cold
Because the burden is to heavy for little shoulders to bear
Because there are monsters of evil lurking out there
Because what is a dream unless your willing to share
Because children need to believe that someone still cares
Because my heart has been broken, now I can feel
Because I have been wounded, I know how to heal
Because I have been taken, I never will steal
Because I have been lied to, I know what is real
Because I understand the need for a home
Because no little child should be all alone
Because my eyes have seen their eyes cry
Because of this - I will not sit idly by