Lyrics
[Intro]
Hush now, listen close
The story’s weighed down with a heavy dose
Of truth that cuts deeper than the rope's embrace
[Verse 1]
I’m an American hostage, not bound by rope, but by what I cannot say,
Holding steady for my children, while the world feels like it’s slipping away.
I look around and see the chaos parade,
But I muster up my courage, let my heart invade.
[Chorus]
I am an American hostage, bound by the silence
Of choices made in darkness, just what is your compliance?
With your vote thrown away, the evil web was spun,
I carry the weight of this fight for everyone.
[Verse 2]
I see my abuser on TV, day by day,
Every time it happens, it cuts deep, I can't just walk away.
You don’t know me, but I know you,
And I resent your names; I don't teach my kids to talk that way too.
[Chorus]
I am an American hostage, the checkout line's a battlefield,
Watching prices climb while daily hope has barely healed.
You say it’ll be just fine, they’ll drop like crazy,
But I’m living in the truth, and it’s feeling kinda hazy.
[Bridge]
At the pump, counting dollars, I’ll help you short a dime,
That’s the heart of my life, yeah, it’s always been the climb.
Yet to a war we didn't choose, we sink our heads in shame,
Every penny spent feels like a losing game.
[Verse 3]
Those children who died, paid by what we earn and spend,
I never wanted violence, I’m not here to contend.
The truth hits deeper, man, it’s a Christian sin,
Innocents are suffering for the battles we’re thrust in.
[Chorus]
I won’t call you names, I’m choosing grace through the fights,
Hard to keep the peace when stirred by darkened nights.
Cause I don’t hate my neighbor, no matter how they pray,
Just want us all to be okay, in this life we play.
[Outro]
I am an American hostage, and so are you my friend,
What can we do? Fight and take a stand till the end.
Let’s hold our leaders accountable, demand what’s right and true,
Be the change we gotta see, for me and for you.
So call your congressman, raise your voice today,
Demand the justice that we need, come what may.
And remember that we’re stronger, it’s the truth we will find,
Together we’ll be free, leaving no one behind.