Devil

​[Intro] [Winding music box, slightly out of tune. A rhythmic "thump-hiss" steam engine sound.] ​[Verse 1] My head’s always filled with loud, shallow voices They said take the pills, forget all your choices I used to be afraid of the monster under my bed Now I’m never safe from the imposter in my head You wonder why I’ve lost all my faith But who could love a man who only makes mistakes? But I'm someone you can't stand, someone you hate Though you'd never say it to my face At least you see why I'm easily replaced ​[Chorus] [Explosive 3/4 Waltz, up down carnival rock rhythm] You feel that I'm the devil, I see it in your eyes I keep the lid on the kettle, to seal him inside! I'm searching for the mercy that you say you've given Trapped in a ghost house, just a soul, barely livin' You beg me to let you see the darkness inside But when you see I'm heartless you run and hide! ​[Verse 2] [Mechanical clockwork rhythm] We're walking on a wire, trying not to fall Try to lift me higher, but I'm up against the wall You wanna fix my heart, but I'm not your problem You didn't tear it apart, and you can't solve them The poison is in the tree, and you're the rotting fruit The poison is me, so maybe cut me loose You think you wanna know, all of the secrets I keep Watch the darkness grow, and see why it's buried so deep! ​[Chorus] You feel that I'm the devil, I see it in your eyes I keep the lid on the kettle, to seal him inside! I'm searching for the mercy that you say you've given Trapped in a ghost house, just a soul, barely livin' You beg me to let you see the darkness inside But when you see I'm heartless you run and hide! ​[Bridge] [Music stops. Solo cello or violin.] I'm sick of all the fights I caused So I'm leaving you tonight because... [Music swells into a frantic crescendo] It's time to do what's right, my love Before the pressure breaks the both of us! ​[Chorus] [Full Orchestral Carnival Chaos] You feel that I'm the devil, I see it in your eyes I keep the lid on the kettle, to seal him inside! I'm searching for the mercy that you say you've given Trapped in a ghost house, just a soul, barely livin' You beg me to let you see the darkness inside But when you see I'm heartless you run and hide! ​[Outro] [Music box returns, slowing down to a click] Still searching for the mercy you say you’ve given... In a ghost house... Barely livin'.