The Thief
Why must I be the thief?Why must I be the thief?Oh Lord please won’t you tell me,Why must I be the thief.
Why must I be the thiefHe said to the hanging manAnd how come you’re the only oneThat’s black around, that always stares
Why must I be the thiefHe asked of the hanging manAnd how come you’re the only oneWho lived with an open handNow why must I be the thiefYou’ve cursed with many cloudsAnd the hanging man without his handLooked beyond his heart
The thief was drawn to the crossTo share that other’s fateBut the Jesus man said “Not now”“My brother not now, it’s far too late”(far too late) (7x)
Do what you mustTake what you canSteal the pride from every heart,Every angered man (3x)I am the thiefI am the thiefAnd you will runYes and you will hideBut I’ll get you thenYes I willBecause of you, because it’s justified.I will get you yetCause it’s justifiedI will get you yetIt’s justifiedI will get you yetIt’s justified