The Thief Lyrics by Radiohead

The Thief

Why must I be the thief?
Why must I be the thief?
Oh Lord please wont you tell me,
Why must I be the thief.

Why must I be the thief
He said to the hanging man
And how come youre the only one
Thats black around, that always stares

Why must I be the thief
He asked of the hanging man
And how come youre the only one
Who lived with an open hand
Now why must I be the thief
Youve cursed with many clouds
And the hanging man without his hand
Looked beyond his heart

The thief was drawn to the cross
To share that others fate
But the Jesus man said Not now
My brother not now, its far too late
[far too late] [7x]

Do what you must
Take what you can
Steal the pride from every heart,
Every angered man [3x]
I am the thief
I am the thief
And you will run
Yes and you will hide
But Ill get you then
Yes I will
Because of you, because its justified.
I will get you yet
Cause its justified
I will get you yet
Its justified
I will get you yet
Its justified