Lyrics
The Chess Game
By Ian G. Clifton
January 8th, 2003
I'm just a pawn in your chess game
A pawn in your chess game
No matter what I do
It turns out the same
'Cause I'm a pawn in your chess game
A pawn in your chess game
Always wanted to move to the side
But you just push me forth 'til I've died
You force me across the board
While I'm small I'm ignored
But I don't want to be turned queen
I don't belong in the ruling scene
Besides, what's the king got going on?
He's a figurehead more scared than a pawn
So you'll get four games out of me
After that you can't say "we"
Someone else will fill your hole
Someone whose life you stole
I'm marching off your chessboard
Going to live of my own accord
Maybe I'll see you around
Then I'll love the freedom I've found
Until then...
I'm just a pawn in your chess game
A pawn in your chess game
No matter what I do
It turns out the same
'Cause I'm a pawn in your chess game
A pawn in your chess game