Lyrics Justin Vernon

Justin Vernon

Sides

So I heard it from a friend

That there was this guy that I should talk to

So you let me in

Opened doors underneath a crucifix statue

So I explained to you

I was having troubles getting through

And I was thinking of my end

It was just the sky I kept looking to

You said I'm on your side

I thanked you and I cried

I almost died

I was making strides

I was showing up every Sunday

But I was still confused

About the pain that had invaded me

And I'm still wondering

If my souls worth it's money back

You assured me

That the congregation would hear me

They said we're on your side,

There's an unconditional kingdom

That stands up high

And let's all believers in

Through the forgiveness of sins

So I explained to you what was the cause of my suffering

See it was a while ago

There was an alleyway

And there was a group of them

When they hurt me

They whispered that the gays had to pay

When they beat me

All of my worth was taken away

See I needed you

And you know one of the lords the way through(??)

And I was unfolded

I believed there was something he could do

But you just hung your head

And told me it was the door I needed to be going to

Son there's just principles

I cannot be the one who helps you

You said

I'm not your side

You're probably paying for your sin

I don't understand your kind

It isn't mine

Father your cold hearts a smoking gun

Your cross aint no where I want to hang my hope from

There's still something I half believe

And that's why I'm leaving this world behind me

See my sexuality don't have nothing to do with my integrity

When I get into that land

I'll lead with the one who wears the crown

He will say I'm on your side

The side that's kind

Judge not what's right

In time you'll find

You left