Lyrics

My name is Ahmed, here I stand
Pilgrim to an ancient land -
Of deserts, mountains, dust and war
To go where few have gone before.
I sought a more adventurous way
But now the State says I must pay.

So help me God.

My name is Ahmed, here I sit
They keep me in this sterile pit.
In solitary, always light ?
A place as dark as any night.
My trial is coming soon, they say
But justice seems so far away.

So help me God.

My name is Ahmed, here I lie
The guards would rather see me die.
I'm trapped in here, this lonely place
An outcast from the human race.
But what of those who hold the key?
Do they deserve their liberty?

So help me God.

My name is Ahmed, I will rise
Above the rumours, hate and lies -
And Governments that do not care
About their people "over there".
A man is still a man, says I
Do you care if Iive or die?

My name is Ahmed, here I wait.