Verse 1:

Every footstep is counted (in the arena.)

Every glance is watched (in the arena.)

Every breath is monitored (in the arena.)

Every fear is exposed (in the arena.)

(instrumental)

Verse 2:

(In the arena) every death booms out.

(In the arena) every cry rings loud.

(In the arena) every friend is gone.

(In the arena) every silence is a song.

Verse 3:

I’m sorry, I’m sorry (Lenore Dove.)

I wish I could have saved you (my love.)

My mistakes—I will pay the price.

My life—I will die if I must.

(silence)

Verse 4:

This president is my best friend;

We are great allies.

We exchange gumdrops of death,

Now it’s his time to die.

(instrumental build-up)

Verse 5:

I will project my poster

Into the mountains of District 12!

I don’t care, I don’t care if you can muster

The gift to hang me.

Verse 6:
I’m sorry, Lenore Dove— (hmm)

I let the sun rise again (hmm.)

But I can’t stop the sun

To shine on the reaping.