Verse 1

I'm deceived by how my heart
Built up these walls
Could it be You're not
My enemy after all
They say that love in time
Is all that will stay true
Break down the lies that keep
Me back from keeping You

Chorus 1

Why don't we choose to love
Maybe lend a helping hand
Maybe I'm not always right
But no matter where you stand

Chorus 2

Why don't we choose to love
Lay your weapons down
'Cause at the end of it all
I'm going down with love
In my heart in my hands

Verse 2

We can march in our parades
And call it peace
But do we live to carry mercy
On these streets
Would the foreigner
Find haven in our homes
Is there a seat around
The table not our own

Chorus 1

Why don't we choose to love
Maybe lend a helping hand
Maybe I'm not always right
But no matter where you stand

Chorus 2

Why don't we choose to love
Lay your weapons down
'Cause at the end of it all
I'm going down with love
In my heart in my hands

Bridge

We can bring the hope back
To a hopeless situation
If we only choose to love

Chorus 1

Why don't we choose to love
Maybe lend a helping hand
Maybe I'm not always right
But no matter where you stand

Chorus 2

Why don't we choose to love
Lay your weapons down
'Cause at the end of it all
I'm going down with love
In my heart in my hands