Growing up surrounded by hateful people's stares
You won't let the sound of it turn hope into despair
Through all the provocation, through all that you have seen
To hold your tongue, not load your gun
You're a better man than me
Though every hour in this town is drenched in mortal sin
They pelt your home with bricks & stones, still you won't let them win
Despite all these temptations you turn the other cheek
No you won't crack, you won't fight back
You're a better man than me
Oh a better man
Oh a better man
Despite that generation & all their wicked dreams
To turn your face & walk away
You're a better man than me
& despite all these temptations you turn the other cheek
No you won't crack, you won't fight back
You're a better man than me
Oh a better man
Oh a better man
Through all the provocation, through all that you have seen
To hold your tongue, not load your gun
You're a better man than me
You're a better man than me