[Verse] A shadow chasing A door that creaks The moonlight whispers It never speaks Hallways stretch Their jaws unhinge The past erupts The darkness binge [Chorus] Running fast But the walls they move Judged by ghosts that nothing can soothe Mama Alice smiles Her tea turns red Boarding house welcomes The living and dead [Verse 2] Steps grow heavy The floorboards weep Pictures sideways Their secrets keep Her kind old eyes Sweet lies they tell This ain’t a home It’s a painted hell [Chorus] Running fast But the walls they move Judged by ghosts that nothing can soothe Mama Alice smiles Her tea turns red Boarding house welcomes The living and dead [Bridge] Mirror cracks His reflection fades A jury forms Shrouded in haze Mama hums a lullaby grim Her kindness fades Replaced by him [Verse 3] No room to hide No past to sell No place is safe in this mortal shell He tried to flee But her voice ensnared "Welcome Dear guest " and the damned just stared
