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NOW THEY PAY © Byron Gene Manering
Lyric and Melody by B.G. Manering
Original Vocal, Guitar, and Drum performed by B.G.Manering and processed by AI
All other tracks created by AI
Song Editing and Mastering by B.G.Manering

About the Song:
I finally got around to writing this song then Trump’s pardon-fest confirmed it…the Capital Hill rioters imprisoned for trying to destroy democracy and terrorizing all those people had their martyrdom immortalized.  Their hateful criminal actions that caused trauma and life long suffering for the victims and their families have now been trivialized. There was justice. Now there is not. That is how tyranny works. This song is about that.

NOW THEY PAY © Byron Gene Manering

They boiled into a rage 
He kept pumpin ‘em up
‘Take the Hill, boys!’
They went all in for Trump

What were they thinkin
It was just a rally day
They fought democracy
Now they pay [They Should Pay]

He was tweeting in the White House
They were getting handcuffed
It was all on them
They got too rough

What was they thinkin
It was just a rally day
They fought democracy
Now they pay 

Armed and angry
Heroes of the right
Sent both parties
Running for their life

What were they thinkin
It was just a rally day
They fought democracy
Now they pay
 
What were they thinkin
It was just a rally day
They fought democracy
Now they pay

Music Editor: B.G.Manering
Executive Producer Byron Gene Manering
Recorded: Oct 30, 2025 Label: BGM
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—one truth-tuned lyric at a time…
Byron is driven to expose bad actors one truth-tuned lyric at a time. Writing with grit, wit, and an honest strut, he turns real stories into songs that say what you feel. Byron’s Oklahoma roots meet in today’s complex world of relationships and power culture. Explore his singable hooks and banter at byrongenemanering.com

Byron uploaded a live recording of his original song (Lyric, Melody, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, and Drums) and had AI smooth out the rough edges and enhance the best qualities of his tracks. He used AI to add the other tracks which he edited into the final song.

Now They Pay

The Struggling Saint is the analog music project of Mark J. Goodson, founder and CEO of Grace and Truth Press L.L.C., which includes Bonafice Media and Grace & Truth Records. A singer, musician, and songwriter based in East Texas, Mark has helped shape much of Grace and Truth Records’ catalog through hymn reworks and Scripture-based songs. Aware of his own heart’s deception and his need for diligence in prayer and the Word, he aims to produce music and resources that lead the church toward sound doctrine and good works for God’s glory. His wife, Amber Goodson—Creative Director at Grace and Truth Press and author of Wall of Crosses under the name Baj Goodson—joins him as co-creator and covenant partner in life and faith. Together, as Postmillennial Reformed Baptists, they seek to advance the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven through analog music that proclaims the Gospel of Christ.

Follow The Struggling Saint for more music, insights, and a growing gospel community.

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