The Blade Beneath the Veil

[Verse 1] You left your ring beside the sink A silver moon in porcelain The house kept every word we said And served them back at half past ten [Pre-Chorus] I count the locks, I test the door Your footsteps stop outside no more [Chorus] I am the blade beneath the veil The buried name that will not pale You built your kingdom out of blame Now watch it answer to my name [Verse 2] The chapel clock has lost a hand Its face still points to what you planned I take the keys, I take the stair Your throne is dust; I leave it there [Pre-Chorus] I count the locks, I test the door I owe this silence nothing more [Chorus] I am the blade beneath the veil The buried name that will not pale You built your kingdom out of blame Now watch it answer to my name [Bridge] No crown, no chain, no borrowed breath Can make a home inside my chest I stand where all your banners fell And speak the word you feared: farewell [Final Chorus] I am the blade beneath the veil The buried name that will not pale You built your kingdom out of blame Now watch it answer to my name I take the keys, I claim the flame The door swings wide; I leave your name [Outro] The door swings wide I leave your name