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Shame of the 20th Century

from The Necropsalms by Phalanx

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Shame of the 20th century

Part A

Verse 1

Baptized in blood
Together with fate
I’ll do anything to quench the thirst of my sate
Black hearts with white skin
Blaspheming with flesh
Hide behind the cross
Worthy they are not

Verse 2

A ceremonial gathering
For lives once told
The noose is tightened
By hearts turned cold
Satan smiles
The fire burns on
A shot in the head
because a man didn’t belong

Pre-chorus

A parade through the streets
Genocide has begun
White is right you repeat
As you lift the gun

Chorus 1

What a world we live in
Kill each then repent our sins
Believe in acceptance
Then hang a man, crucify him
Place the noose around the neck
If the drop fails a shot in the head
Vital organs torn from the corpse
Engulfed in fire, life has gone


Part B

Verse 3

How did things turn out this way?
A putrid world of racial hate
If I could ask one question before
The eternal hand takes me away
Why does this happen?
Bothers brutalised because of race
A trench of gore lies between us
The only certainty of life is death

Part C

Verse 4

Look around you and you’ll see the hate that exists
In this place these times
The crowds gather all smiling the same sick smile
To witness the murder of a fellow human being Its not right
What a democracy, racial superiority
Crimes against humanity pledged to Christianity


Chorus 2

Shame of the 20th century
Shame of us all

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from The Necropsalms, track released December 12, 2006

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Phalanx were originally formed in March 2005. Although being a relatively young metal act, Phalanx displays a high level of musicianship. This is evident in the bands well constructed original material as well as the covers chosen to perform. Intelligent riffs, high level musicianship, and thought-provoking lyrics are of the highest priority in Phalanx's music. ... more

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