From the recording Forgotten People
Lyrics
Virtue - It takes the meaning by surprise A sudden clash of light Only half the way home A promise that's lost all sight A crushing blow to the side of the skull A sudden rush and a smell of blood So close to the golden lull Don’t turn around Your virtue Soul defeated lost and twisted Your virtue I choose not to fight It has nothing to do with losing A dignity that's worth some pride A body that was made for bruising We're all sorry when it doesn’t work out Pay yourself a little loyalty A ghost keeps coming back for more Break the myth of social mobility Your virtue Soul defeated lost and twisted Your virtue This is just a little story But it doesn’t end quite there Can't recall all the details The overriding sense it wasn't fair Stumbled over to the side of the road Caught out all alone Not a thought of vendetta crossed my mind Not until you asked me to atone Your virtue Crime defeated lost and twisted Your virtue Soul defeated lost and twisted Your virtue