I saw her in the distance

Dancing in the street

I drew that portrait of her

Now warped from all the heat

My nerve was slow to gather

But my heart could not resist

I could go on like this forever

But I think you get the gist

I could tell this tale forever

Every flame and every kiss

In blood I write this letter

And hope you'll get the gist

I took her hand in marriage

She took my name and yoke

There were many gifts to cherish

Now damaged by the smoke

Our honeymoon together

Still worth the reminisce

I could tell this tale forever

But it seems you get the gist

I could tell this tale forever

Every flame and every kiss

In blood I write this letter

And hope you'll get the gist

We made it through the hard times

Played those lovers games

Our baby was our pride and joy

Now scarred by all the flames

My boredom tore our wedded bond

Her anger slit my wrist

The story still goes on and on

But its clear you get the gist

I wandered through the wild

And I fell among the trash

My sadness kept me cold at night

My pockets lined with ash

I bit down on the leather

I heard that fires hiss

I wanted it to end forever

Tell me you get the gist

I could tell this tale forever

Every flame and every kiss

In blood I write this letter

And hope you'll get the gist

Its hard to hear you pray for me

You sound like such a liar

No God could ever care you see

This souls been charred by fire

So take this crumpled letter

Thats clutched within my fist

It reads like this forever

Someday youll get the gist

I will tell this tale forever

Every flame and every kiss

In blood I write this letter

Someday you'll get the gist

In blood I write this letter

Someday you'll get the gist

Some. Day. You'll. Get. The. Gist