Capture it, de-humanize it.
You nurture it, you devour it.
Promise it, you lie to it.
And you doubt in it.
See yourself in it.

Twist the knife, watch as it dies.

Be loved by it, but ignoring it.
You feel the hate in it, escape from it.
Laugh at it, ridicule it.
Misunderstand, spit at it.

Twist the knife, watch as it dies.

Twist the knife, watch as it dies.
Steal away it's life,
Twist the knife, watch as it dies.
untouched my its cries.

Twist the knife, watch as it dies.

Twist the knife.
To the very bone.
Twist the knife.
Steal away it's life.
Twist the knife.
Until it's dead and gone.

Disrespect it and deceive it.
Underestimate, be scared of it.
Kill the faith, kill the love.
And turn your back, walk away.

Twist the knife, watch as it dies.

Twist the knife, watch as it dies.
Steal away it's life,
Twist the knife, watch as it dies.
untouched my its cries.

Twist the knife, watch as it dies.

Twist the knife.
To the very bone.
Twist the knife.
Steal away it's life.
Twist the knife.
Until it's dead and gone.

Twist the knife.
Ignore its pain.
You steal away it's life.
You cut the last remaining vein.

Tenderly
Tenderly
Please take my breath from me
Into the fountain
And up from the graves

Tearfully
Joyfully
Burn what is left of me
I don't want these burdens
I've handsomely gained (?)

You'll be my guest
And i'll let you stay
Leave me the check
I'll pay with the rest of my life
Twist the knife

Carefully
Quietly
You took what's young from me
I didn't deserve it
I gave it away

Cowardly
Thoughtlessly
You walk away from me
And I'll tear my heart out to save you the day

You'll be my guest
And i'll let you stay
Leave me the check
I'll pay with the rest of my life
Twist the knife

Tenderly
Tenderly
Please take my breath from me
Into the fountain
And up from the graves