[Verse 1]

Channeling love

Through the noise

Of sinful thoughts

Becomes a challenge

With no guiding voice

To pave the way

You say

This safe existence's lacking in joy

But as opposed to what?

The world that just wants to play

And break you like a toy

[Verse 2]

Channeling love

Through the fear

Of being torn apart by

Crowds of your barbarian peers

The human filth around us

Wants to trample all that is dear

Under the guise of watchful reason

But no, of course, I'm being too austere

[Pre-Chorus]

A thousand years ago

It was a tepid autumn day

A lock has sealed this door

But no more

[Chorus]

Blinded by the sun

You spin the barrel of a

Fully-loaded gun

"If there's no winning

Might as well just

Have some fun"

I want to scream

When will you get it

Through your skull

That I will not let you drown

"The light is gone

The thought keeps

Running through your mind

But fearing life

Is easier than fighting, right?"

Oh, please

Just hide

Behind this back of mine

And save your helpless spite

Knock on the door

Access denied

[Verse 3]

Channeling love

Through the smoke

And cheap, substandard spirits

Laughing, you got off the hook

But you keep dancing in its

Shadow

Now I overlooked

You playing buddies with a monster

I fostered hope

To reclaim what you took

[Pre-Chorus]

And in a thousand years

I'll see a tepid autumn day

And only think about its grace

But

[Chorus]

Blinded by the sun

You play roulette, still, with a

Fully-loaded gun

A disappointing image

Always on the run

Oh, I believed that you could

Change your ways somehow

But you just keep

Crashing down

"So, are you done?"

Your quiet voice is filled with spite

Ironic, right?

Why don't you get out of my sight

"Oh, you're too kind"

The day goes up in flames

You know I really tried

Knock on the door

Access denied

[Outro]

Everything will pass

The edge will dull

I know what's best for you

And after all

A day will come

Warm and bright

When I

Tear down these dismal

Shelter walls