Etchings of a finer art engraved in my skin
Pain so tremendous why did I let them in...

Strumming to the beat of the devil's war drums
Almost exciting, this downward spiral...

A blaze of fearful glory settling in the skies
The outward spectrum bright to my introverted eyes...

Here I am, standing, praying and bowing
To the mercies of the bereft and hollow...

I guess you think I was wrong to throw my life...
To know and to walk away...

Do you know how much it pains me
To always stand at the side...

Your life, your blood
Your livelihood...

"You fear your death, my love?
I ask you why, right now...

Life is a diamond, a precious jewel
But it's not yours, no matter what you do...

There ain't no other way
'Cos life is just a holiday...

Feel the fear
Feel the flame...

Like the tide tugging on the bay
Platforms rise to slow the rain...