right -by me

we're not the innocent
we're not the blamed
we're not the victims
but we're not the chained

we get the sentence
we get the term
we get the hook
but we get the worm

we're not heroic
we're not complacent
we're not downheartened
but we're not impatient

we get the verdict
we get the time
we get the guilty
but we get the grime

we don't do it for money
we don't do it for blame
we don't do it for vengence
but we don't do it for fame

we'll get a parade
we'll get a mention
we'll get a bullet
but we'll get a pension

we do it for children
we do it for dope
we do it for ladies
but we do it for hope

we got a handshake
we got a wave
we got a smile
but we got a grave