Stand by Bruce T. Holmes

The first verse of this song was inspired by events in Billings, Montana, in December of 1993. If you'd like to read an account of that city's fight against hate read "Light in Montana: How One Town Said No To Hate."

Stand
by Bruce T. Holmes

A swastika, a stone was thrown
To curse our neighbors holiday
Menorahs now in every home
You do not stand alone today

We walk outside this mosque tonight
In case the wicked come this way
When darkness comes we shine the light
You do not stand alone today

I am the woman culture chains
They hunt for faggots count me gay
I'll bet there's black blood in my veins
You do not stand alone today

Too many years, too many lives
Too many spirits not set free
I swear I will not step aside
They come for you,
they come through me

I'll wear the scar and David's star
You do not stand alone today