[Intro] Wake, little one, the wolves are here… Crawl to the light—if you dare [Verse 1] Crawl from the crib, claws unfold, Taste the milk, sour and cold Papa’s hands etch maps on your skin— ‘Innocent’ is a lie you’re born in Steal the moon, chew its glow, Feed the beast only you know [Pre-Chorus 1] Is the soil cursed where you stand? Does the rot seep through your hands? [Chorus 1] Dance where the monsters feast, Wear the crown of lamb and beast You’re the saint, you’re the scar— A child’s heart… the war you can’t win [Verse 2] Trace the stars with bloodied hands, Build your castle in quicksand Mama’s hymns crack like bone, ‘Pure’ is a cage you outgrew alone Bite the sun, spit the spark, The dark’s been singing since the cradle’s dawn [Pre-Chorus 2] Is the soil cursed where you stand? Does the rot seep through your hands? [Chorus 2] Dance where the monsters feast, Wear the crown of lamb and beast You’re the saint, you’re the scar— A child’s heart… the war you’ve begun [Guitar Solo 1] [Wah-warbled notes] [Feedback howls] [Bridge] One by one, the tin men weep, Two by two, the dollies bleed Sugar walls melt to mud, Teddy bears drink brother’s blood Rock-a-bye, bullet lullaby, Hush now, sweet thing—lie The wolves are singing at your door… Pray your thorns grow claws once more [Pre-Chorus 3] Is the soil cursed where you stand? Does the rot seep through your hands? Will the wolf wear your face? Or is the wolf your only saving grace? [Chorus 3] DANCE WHERE THE MONSTERS FEAST, WEAR THE CROWN OF LAMB AND BEAST! YOU’RE THE SAINT, YOU’RE THE SCAR— A CHILD’S HEART… THE WAR YOU’LL NEVER WIN Never… win! [Outro] [Spoken] "Hush now, thorned child… the wolves have won."
