second only to the guilt for a lost redeemers bloody knees
in spite of loss, in spite of your doubts
in spite of all we think we need, we sing
dear beast i know you keep your watchful eye on me
as well as all your wayward children
as we all yearn to once more be free
dear beast i see past my own towering vanity
there's no punishment here for the wicked
the righteous stumble fall and bleed
dear beast i tried, tried hard to sew my own seed
in spite of all your tricks and trials
i must go where your road leads