[Verse 1] You kiss the book Then count the bodies Sunday suit Eyeing wives Gold cross swinging on your rearview While you pray for alibis You speak in verses at the potluck Quote grace with sugar on your tongue But in the dark you close the curtains Blame temptation on the young [Chorus] Paper saints Burning at the edges You paint halos on your reflection Paper saints Hiding claws in clasped-up hands Saying "love" while you poison mortal man [Verse 2] You bless the deal above the contract Sign your name Then scrub the stain Hold your breath when the poor walk past you Call their hunger "one of choice" You raise your voice against the broken Call it truth Then call it law But every stone inside your pocket You cast without a thought [Chorus] Paper saints Burning at the edges You paint halos on your reflection Paper saints Hiding claws in clasped-up hands Saying "love" while you poison mortal man [Bridge] Is it heaven if it’s only Built for people just like you? (just like you) If the doors are locked from inside What’s that say about your truth? [Chorus] Paper saints Burning at the edges You paint halos on your reflection Paper saints Hiding claws in clasped-up hands Saying "love" while you poison mortal man Paper saints All your prayers stuck in your throat Every time you stutter, and you choke
