with open arms, take me in
grip like iron, keep me close

you were my puppeteer
by your hands I could dance
through your mouth I could sing
without word you cut the strings
all at once ushered in
a change of guard
you said once and for all
once and for all
once and for all
once and for all

hoisted up like a prize
looking like a murder trial
begging for a second chance
mark this spot with a cross
digging for
cover with
monster like claws

with open arms, take me in
grip like iron, keep me close

with open arms, take me in
with open arms, pass me by
with guilty eyes x7