Story Notes: A filk inspired by the S & G song with this name. Chakotay's POV. Fill in the "lie, lie, lie" chorus after each verse.
"THE BOXER" FILK
I am just a poor boy with a story I have told
I fear I've squandered my existence
In hope of her loyalty, love and other promises
All lies and jests?
Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest
Telling stories--that's what I do best
When I left my home and my family I was no more than a boy
In the company of Starfleet, till Dorvan suffered a fatal blow
Laying low
Seeking out the types of missions on which the Maquis used to go
Hiding in the Badlands where no one else would know
But the Caretaker's wave swept us off, Voyager in tow
After serving years at her side I tell her of my love but I get no answers
Just come-ons from the female aliens we encounter
I do declare
There were times when I was so lonesome that I took some comfort there
Knowing my behavior must have caused her some tears
At night I'm taking off my uniform and wishing I was home
Going home
Where the Delta Quadrant years aren't bleeding me
Bleeding me
Going home
And what then?
In the clearing stands a boxer and a warrior by his trade
And he carries a reminder
Of every heartache that laid him low and stung him till he cried out
In his anger and his pain
"I am leaving, I am leaving"
But the warrior still remains
Hoping for a chance for love someday
Hoping it was not all in vain
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