The Law Is Always On Your Side
Neil Finn

How do we know
What was wrong with him
That he could do such a thing
It’s hard to accept
Children watch and learn
While your city burns 

Say the law is always on your side
But I can’t imagine anyone
That could take away her son
Then it’s plain to see
He was not doing any harm 

The image is not real
It’s not the neighbourhood I know
But he was one of us
I remember him at school
Sometimes getting high
But he was not a bad guy 

Say the law is always on your side
But I don’t believe it anymore
Cos I’ve heard it all before
And it’s plain to see their power is above the law
And they took away her son
He was a troubled man
But he wouldn’t hurt anyone

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