look at the front page, turn on the tv

they fire another round at you and me

their guns are loaded, they're taking aim

nobody told them we're not all the same

no paranoia, nobody could

just write it off as being Hollywood

the innuendo between the lines

leaves no confusion 'bout what's on their minds



CHORUS

I won't go underground

I won't turn and flee

I won't bow the knee

I won't go underground

I won't turn and hide from the rising tide

I won't go underground

I won't compromise what the world denies

I won't go underground

and I'm not ashamed of the cross I've claimed



they're taking notes on what we say

you know they'd like to lock us all away

can't stop the movement, can't make it slow

persecution always makes us grow

they got my number, it's no surprise

I'm here and wearing no disguise

bring on the lions and heat up the fire

it's not enough to stop this man's desire



2nd Chorus

I won't go underground

I won't turn and flee

I won't bow the knee

I won't go underground

I keep holding fast till the very last

I won't go underground

I will turn my cheek, I will boldly speak

I won't go underground

I am not ashamed of the cross I've claimed



I know the Spirit behind this force

it's not surprising if you know the source

I pray for freedom for helpless ones

and I keep standing till the new day dawns



1st Chorus

and I won't lay low as the hatreds grow



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