The Devil You Know

I'm resigned to my role as a hunted man
Withstood more than I could withstand
Compliance, silence, never-ending violence
Tolerated and internalized

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And through the strain I'm tethered to fate
Though there are countless paths to escape
In the end I will stand my ground
Because the devil you know...

I'll uphold the vows I swore to keep
Carried weight that would crush the weak
But this toxic logic has become caustic
Despite this hatred I still carry on

Let the bullets rain down on me