The Penalty

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[Verse 1]

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Like an ancient day, and I'm on trial
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Let them seize the way, this once was an island

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And I could not stay for I believed them
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Left for the lights always in season

[Instrumental]

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[Verse 2]

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Impassable night in a crowd of homesick
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Fully grown children, you'll leave the lights

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Your family may not wait, sir, keep on breathing
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Our parents rue the day, they find us kneeling

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Let them think what they may, for they've good reason
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Left for the lights always in season

[Outro]

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