Growing up surrounded by hateful people's stares You won't let the sound of it turn hope into despair Through all the provocation, through all that you have seen To hold your tongue, not load your gun You're a better man than me Though every hour in this town is drenched in mortal sin They pelt your home with bricks & stones, still you won't let them win Despite all these temptations you turn the other cheek No you won't crack, you won't fight back You're a better man than me Oh a better man Oh a better man Despite that generation & all their wicked dreams To turn your face & walk away You're a better man than me & despite all these temptations you turn the other cheek No you won't crack, you won't fight back You're a better man than me Oh a better man Oh a better man Through all the provocation, through all that you have seen To hold your tongue, not load your gun You're a better man than me You're a better man than me
