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She's drifting in and out of sleep

like she's an angel

and I'm not anything at all

Once upon a time

I looked you in the eye

and then the world came crashing down

Now everything is burning, yes

and everyone is yearning now

to see your form distorted

and your innocence destroyed

Standing in the wake of her and hoping for a break from her

surrounded by the wreckage now of

her destructive smile

Living as an avatar

and knowing that you're still so far from home

these damning certainties

that keep me here alone

so every night I lie here waiting

answers come in dreams I'm told

God's creation, my salvation's

out of your control

The vision of your purity

I let it go and I am free

The day has come at last

for it to end

If only I could cure you from that dream

you know I'm sure

that you would realize that miracles

aren't always what they seem

Now these hands are moving slowly

searching for a burning wire

Dissolute and consecrated

lying softly to the fire

Shattered hopes and broken dreams

there's always something else to lose

Rejoice in silent resolution

aomething precious, something new

Living as an avatar

and knowing that you're still so far from home

these damning certainties

that keep me here alone

so every night I lie here waiting

answers come in dreams I'm told

God's creation, my salvation's

out of your control

Time - for all the things I never had

for all the evidence I've found

collecting all the frail thoughts you've left around

Love was made for slaves like us

You love the ones you'll never trust

perfection now crumbling to dust

Light - now all the blood has mixed with sand

and all the blood washed from my hands

and how I've prayed for my deliverance today

Communion without leniance and

victory without severance

devotion I could never hope to find them

anyway

Living as an avatar

and knowing that you're still so far from home

these damning certainties

that keep me here alone

so every night I lie here waiting

answers come in dreams I'm told

God's creation, my salvation's

out of your control

So burn your wings and die in silence

Glorious and crucified

Only then will they accept you

standing by my side