[Verse 1]

Heart of darkness, untouched by the light

No God can forgive these sins

Cleansing ritual, purify

Prepare the sacrifice

[Chorus]

Absolution denied

Stains only blood can wash away

A forsaken life

Rid the world of this plague, lower the blade

[Verse 2]

No, the hangman's noose won't do for you

Your reign of torment ends in bloodshed

With a fall of the axe your death comes to pass

Staining the ground below crimson red

[Chorus]

Absolution denied

Stains only blood can wash away

A forsaken life

Rid the world of this plague, lower the blade

[Post-Chorus]

One thousand daggers drawn to open your throat

And every drop you bleed will poison the earth below

[Bridge]

Rotting beneath the spoiled ground

No mourners to visit my desolate grave

And here I remain, buried in hate

(Solo: Davidson)

[Chorus]

Absolution denied

Stains only blood can wash away

A forsaken life

Rid the world of this plague, lower the blade