A name is called
A child steps out
The crowd takes a last look
At the tribute they'll one day forget
A mother starts to weep
A father begins to yell
But there's nothing they can do
For the darling child
They're about to lose
The capitol all cheer
As each one is paraded around
And then suddenly
They all hold their breath
Because it's time for some death
Someone starves
Another runs decapitated around
One even decides
To end it for themself
And then suddenly it's all over
Another winner announced
A little girl
Afraid as a mouse
But don't be upset
It'll happen again
Just you wait and see
The blood that has yet to be shed
May the odds ever be in your favour