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Just collateral

Just collateral...collateral
As the gods wage out war, to appease their gluttony 
I’d shed tears if I thought they make a difference 
I beg for compassion to be shown but when I scream my voice falls silent 
Wishing it was merely a nightmare not my reality 
Am just another background extra on bbc 
While your share your false pity and sympathy to subdue your conscious, sending up empty prayer...

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