The Pawn - Deserters

I’ve played this game before.

With eyes closed, I still see the board.

I’ve used a million pieces just like you.

Yeah, I know all of your moves.

So, all I wonder

is who you put your trust into.

Is it the king that stands behind you

or the hand that guides you?

Now, what are you fighting for

and do you think that you’ll ever be more

than just a pawn in my game?

Trade your shape and trade your name,

but I’ll treat you all the same.

Two steps forward must feel like progress.

But, your heart is mine

I’ll possess your mind

and I have planned every move for you

If you only knew all the things I’d put you through,

would you have trusted my hands

and let them promise you the promised land?

If you only knew…

If you only knew all the things I’d do to you,

would have trusted my hands

knowing that your heart was just…

part of my plan.

You were just

part of my plan.

If you only knew.

If you only knew…

I lie just to see the hope in your eyes die

and look a little bit more like mine.

Tell the world how hard you tried,

with all the tears you tried to hide.

Would things be any different if you knew

that you were always being used?

If only you knew.