 Ive drown my conscience and cast another stone
I took to preaching while dancing on the coals
I cant see where Ive been and only God knows where Ill be
But there must be a place for a wretch like me
Oh Lord knows Im tired, but I- I- I wont rest my head until Im home
And if my hands find themselves another body, well you cant blame them for trying to keep warm
Morals are simply a matter of time, and where you lay your heads a question of pride
When its said and done, youll find it in the light
That privilege and wit make me misfortune's child
Cant tell collapse that it needs to slow down
Cant tell death that it shouldnt come around
And when they take my head and put it on a stake
I know the guilt and disgrace keep the dead man awake
Bartering your figure for a paralyzing love
What have you done? What have you done?
I tipped the scaffold and laughed until I fell
Girl if you need me, grab another from the well
I cant imagine what Hell might have in store
But I know if Im there I wont wander anymore
Oh Lord knows Im tired, but I- I- I wont rest my head until Im home
And if my hands find themselves another body, well you cant blame them for trying to keep warm
Oh Lord knows Im weak but I- I- I cant clear my head if Im asleep
Morals are simply a matter of time, and where you lay your heads a question of pride
But when its said and done, youll find it in the light
That privilege and wit make me misfortune's child
Cant tell collapse that it needs to slow down
Cant tell death that it shouldnt come around
And when they take my head and put it on a stake
I know the guilt and disgrace keep the dead man awake
Weve lived under this dark cloud forever
Waiting for the bad light to break
Just let me try that one again, with a little more feeling
We slept at the crossroads together, trying to make an honest mistake
Just let me try that one more time, without a smile on my face
And now the road is empty, as every promise is
If life is pointless, then point taken
Say Amen
So light another candle and put my body out to sea
Because your heart is no place for a wretch like me
Another stranger passing, a common dissonance
If life is pointless, then point taken
Say Amen
So light another candle and put my body out to sea
Because your side is no place for a wretch like me
When they unearth these passages, will I appear to be proud?
Not if youre listening close enough
Not if youre sounding it out.
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