From the recording American Rome
Lyrics and Music written and produced by Scott Callahan
Lyrics
Dark secrets haunt me every night
Carry life's brutality upon my chest
The venom is filling me like a snakebite
Your intentions for me are under arrest
Wake up each night to the witches hour
The cold wind blows over my face
Revenge and hatred seek and devour
There is no praying for mercy or grace
it's better to burn out than to fade away
Money can't buy life, I need help bad
I'm going away tonight, won't last the day
I am just tired, they won't even be mad
The sword is upon me, the night is here
Holding gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Loved the process, never the career
Give me everything, I will be the saboteur
Seemed to laugh more when I was young
No facing reality, hiding in the bed
Some dark hymns cannot be unsung
There are very few eyes with tears shed
it's better to burn out than to fade away
Money can't buy life, I need help bad
I'm going away tonight, won't last the day
I am just tired, they won't even be mad