Singing the old songs again Frightened yet full of compassion We're singing our plainsongs again History played in slow motion This is the day of remembrance This is the day when our choices are laid out For all to see Lost in a maze of contrition Caught in a storm Break out the rations Batten down the hatches Send in the shock troops Send in the lawmen There is a war but only one side Has all the power, has all the motive To rise and conquer There is a war but only one side Has all the anger, has all the people With nothing left to lose This is the day of remembrance There is a war Fought from the inside Rained down on all sides We're left on the outside Bloodied and bewildered The seasons will come back round again This is the day of remembrance This is the day when our bones break no more