I can see now
Why they do it
Why they pull that trigger

You stand for something
You work at making it right
You plead for the small differences
And for that
You are despised
Reviled
Because you did not
Give them what they want
You didn't feed their inner beast
And it wears on you
Pulls at you
Until you start believing the hate
Until you see you through their eyes
And you despair

Desperate
You search for acceptance
Maybe a little love and kindness
You give in
Bit by bit
And give them what they want
And you know
You're hurting them
You rationalize
And make excuses
You give up the crusade

And you hate yourself for that
Stuck between
Despair and hatred
You begin to understand why
Why they pull the trigger.