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Old Scratch

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Heres the chance to express your liberty
No one but you can know what stepping down can mean
Despotic leader kills the bravest traitor on the street
But keep the faith
They say they'll free us (me) from our pain
They sell you a religous escapade
You join the church and they take your life away!
Shameless money, eat your money, eat your vultures quick
But keep the faith
They say they'll free us from our pain, but,
Your liberty is exchanged
I said your liberty's exchanged
Are your liberties exchanged?

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rudiecantwail On Dec 25, 2001

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2001-12-25 05:22:37

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by rockstar001

23y ago

very very very short song...

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by afireinside643

22y ago

oldscratch is another name for the devil. this song

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by distilledblood

19y ago

a song doesnt need to be long to make its point.

This song is like a punch in the face. It hits you, its quick, and the rush of it is felt long after its over.

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by RAJSKYTSKEET

19y ago

I think thats what makes the song so good. Is that it's short and sweet.

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