Guilty Bystander

John Doe (born John Nommensen Duchac on February 25, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, poet, guitarist and bass player. Doe co-founded the much-praised L.A. punk band X, of which he is still an active member. His musical performances and compositions span the rock, country and folk music genres. As an actor, he has dozens of television appearances and several movies to his credit, including the role of Jeff Parker in the television series Roswell. more »

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The father plays the master
The mother plays the slave
Children pay the piper
They suffer or behave

We came into town
To watch the ponies race
We spoke not a word
When a master whipped a slave

There was blood upon his back
He was trembling inside
We turned away from the terror and fright

When an open hand 
Turns into a fist
Let me stand beside 
The one who breaks the whip 

Who do you serve
Do you serve yourself
Open your eyes and save someone else

I am not a master
You are not a slave
We are only human
We must not surrender

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