Sold

we conquered the promised land
the earth was in bloom and the moon was gentle
we plowed the fields and built our houses
the gods were smiling
days were filled with joy and laughter
high hopes for days to come

but there is an enemy at the gates

we fought for our fatherland
called every man to battle
with swords, with knifes
with our bare hands
we chased the intruders
and plunged them to the grave

now they dwell in darkness like snakes
and refrain the heavenly rain
they tasted our cold steel
and died in deserved shame

we defended that land that is ours
rain washed the blood away
but the heads of our enemies
remain on spikes to remind

now our crops grow on their graves
we feast, dance and drink
our land was safe once more

now our crops grow on their graves
we feast, dance and drink
our land was safe once more
the thriving winds of fortune blew

a man came bearing gifts of gold and shiny things
blinded us with words
clouded truth with silver linings
we sold our land and walked through a promised path
of glory and dreams
we sold everything
we sold everything we had

now we dwell in darkness like snakes
and gods are laughing
the place we once called home
everlost because of our frailty