Martyr`s Pose lyrics

Artist  : Tourniquet 
Song : Martyr`s Pose



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 You've lived your whole life in this role

Father checked out prematurely, mother drank away
her soul

You became the whipping boy for an angry, bitter
man

When you see this much this young you learn to
cope as best you can



The trick's to look remorseful, but never
shoulder any blame

Condition their responses, that's the way to play
the game



Crocodile tears atream from your eyes

Shoot an anguished look up at the sky

Then it's arms outstretched, and a southbound
nose

Your defensive stance

Your martyr's pose



It's now your nature, it fits you like a second
skin

You adopt your tortured posture when you feel
their patience wearing thin

Tell me how much alienation

How much bitterness have you tasted

How many years were wasted trying to turn dead
roses red

You typecast yourself in this role - your
martyr's pose