The Sin And The Sentence
I heard the passing bells calling out my nameI knew I'd never see another dayI couldn't swim against the tides of blameI knew there was no other way
You better practice your linesYou better practice your wordsI know that real monsters lieBetween the light and the shadeIt doesn't matter what you say or feelWhen honest men become derangedThey'll genuflect to a lie
The sin and the sentencePenance in the fire(To a lie)The sin and the sentenceThe flames grip your throat(They'll genuflect to a lie)The sin and the sentencePenance in the fire(To a lie)The sin and the sentenceThe flames grip your throat(They'll genuflect to a lie)
I saw the dagger eyes staring back at meI knew I'd never have a chance to bleedGuilty, but in the sight of fallen menThey bury you before you speak(The sin and the sentence)
You better practice your liesYou better practice your wordsI know that real monsters lieBetween the light and the shadeIt doesn't matter what you say or feelWhen honest men become derangedThey'll genuflect to a lie
The sin and the sentencePenance in the fire(To a lie)The sin and the sentenceThe flames grip your throat(They'll genuflect to a lie)The sin and the sentencePenance in the fire(To a lie)The sin and the sentenceThe flames grip your throat(They'll genuflect to a lie)
Beware those who speak in tonguesFor they may call your nameYou condemn me'Cause you don't understand meYou condemn me'Cause you don't understand me
They'll genuflect to a lie
The sin and the sentencePenance in the fire(To a lie)The sin and the sentenceThe flames grip your throat(They'll genuflect to a lie)The sin and the sentencePenance in the fire(To a lie)The sin and the sentenceThe flames grip your throat(They'll genuflect to a lie)
Beware those who speak in tonguesFor they may call your nameYou condemn me'Cause you don't understand meYou condemn me'Cause you don't understand meYou condemn me'Cause you don't understand meYou condemn me'Cause you don't understand me
Fuck!
The sin and the sentencePenance in the fireThe sin and the sentenceThe flames grip your throat