Elegy - Unorthodox Methods lyrics

[Music: Henk van der Laars]

[Lyrics & vocal melody: Ian Parry]

In a dangerous environment, a single mother fights against tradition.

Protecting her son from the corrupt influences surrounding them both.

She tries to raise him as a good and honest person.

Year after year, many sacrifices have to be made,

but the white lies and tales she tells each Christmas,

cause the child to develop a warped perception of life.

[Verse]</i>

Danger lurks in every place

A mother fights to protect her child

Tradition stipulates its way

It's easy for them to say

Influences all around

Hard to change, creatures of habit

Sacrifices must be made

A few white lies she must tell

[Bridge]</i>

The pressure lay on her shoulders

Decisions unfair

Desperately seeking comfort

Searching for strength not there

[Chorus]</i>

Have no fear

Unorthodox ways, unorthodox methods

Alone and afraid, different from others

All alone

She carries the strain, the future uncovers

Hide your tears

[Verse]</i>

Years of hardship and of pain

Corruption lingers in all the dark corners

Her efforts are in vain

His perception of life has changed

Don't waste your time

He's lost, it's time to pray

[Bridge]</i>

Stupid to point a finger, she isn't to blame

Believing that life will bring him strength

The courage to find his way

[Repeat chorus]</i>