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Bête Noire Lyrics by Capstan

The Mosaic

2023

[Verse 1]
Why so cruel a fate as this?
To recognize a broken system
I further just to exist
To have my eyes still open
While my body's so lifeless

[Pre-Chorus]
Our future so dire, now let us all pray
The dollar our altar, American way

[Chorus]
Say "Hail to the thief," united in greed
And fuck over anyone just to succeed
You say nothing’s owed but they who control
Will never let go until we pick through their bones

[Verse 2]
They monetize both war and victim
And profit from sickness
We slowly die just getting by while
The wealthy rape children
Knock it down and start from pavement
Even though a privileged statement
I won't stand its abatement
It won't be offered, it must be taken

[Pre-Chorus]
Our future so dire, now let us all pray
The dollar our altar, American way

[Chorus]
Say "Hail to the thief," united in greed
And fuck over anyone just to succeed
You say nothing’s owed but they who control
Will never let go until we pick through their bones
'Cause if this way was right, why are we so far gone?
We say what is owned and they who control
Will never let go until we pick through their bones

[Bridge]
Tear limb from fucking limb
And feel the blood in your teeth
One day they'll leave us no choice
We are a cornered beast

[Breakdown]
We've starved while they feast
While they feast
We are all incomplete, I've got no remedy
But we're all sick and I think everybody sees
What do you see?

[Chorus]
Say "Hail to the thief," united in greed
And fuck over anyone just to succeed
You say nothing's owed but they who control
Will never let go until we pick through their bones
'Cause if this way was right, why are we so far gone?
We say what is owned and they who control
Will never let go until we pick through their bones
Credits
Capstan

Capstan

About “Bête Noire” by Capstan

Read the complete lyrics to "Bête Noire" by Capstan from the album "The Mosaic" in 2023. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under USA, In English, Progressive Metalcore.

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"Bête Noire" is credited to Capstan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Bête Noire" appears on "The Mosaic" in 2023.

Visit the Capstan artist page at /artist/capstan for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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