[Verse 1]

You never looked over your shoulder dear, and that autumn won't, once more, be found

I step back now that I am older dear, and doubts I had start to compound

I took inspiration but was so inclined, to color the pane streaming light from behind

And the truth smashed my stain glass and though I pine, I see the shade was mine

[Verse 2]

They walk around naked in paradise, deluded in young love's pursuit

The serpent gave blind eve some good advice, these suitors should all eat the fruit

You're vindicated by some broken hearts. Why couldn't they see they were doomed from the start?

The apples they haul make a heavy cart- she's not with you, depart

[Verse 3]

Rise from the rubble around you, friend, rebuild on a far away plot

Don't chase after that which destroyed you, friend, just salvage the pieces you've got

The neighbors won't listen when you try to warn about the temptation that will leave them torn

That house was no home, all the faces wore, expressions quite forlorn

[Bridge]

Say what you want to me, say it

Say what you want to me, I'm listening

Say what you want to me

I'll give you all that you are shouting here

But it doesn't absolve you of what would appear

To be taking advantage of one man's fear

Another to endear