Mercenaries to massacre patriots?
Rumors in 1789 
Reality in 2020
Patriots, to the Bastille!

Yes, that is right. Mercenaries, not public servants.
They have abdicated this honor
And exchanged it for the oppressor’s opprobrium

Patriots, to the Bastille!
There was no other way
There is no other way
Stop the procrastination, known as promises of reform
Patriots, to the Bastille!

How many days did Desmoulins predict the massacre to endure?
Does it matter? Each day is one too long.
Put an end to it with a new beginning
Patriots, to the Bastille!

For those desiring redemption, remember
The king’s guard put the Parisians first,
And hence an end to the massacre
Patriots, to the Bastille!