I'd rather take a shot in the chest 
Than take a shot in the back 
At least I'll see it coming and I'll know where I'm standing at 
To get shot down by your own such a crying shame 
So watch your back no matter what side you take 

You got me caught up in a crossfire 

I'm caught in a crossfire 
Feels like a suicide the heats closing in on me 
When its down to the wire your life on the line 
Will you save me from this 
Chaos surrounding me 

You call yourself a soldier but you've never put your toe to the line 
Cause when the banner flies you're too afraid to ride 
You hang me out to dry you never rendezvous 
Eyes in the back my head they'll be watching you 

I would take death before I deny you 
I would cheat death just to stand by you 
I would fear death if I couldn't see you 
I would take death before I deny you 
Death before deny