Keep a close watch on his face Search for any sign of life What pretty poetry All the nihilists would write If they could look in his eyes Have you ever known a man To hold an abyss in his hands? I wish you could hear his voice You would know that he’s not far You would know that he’s not far I wish you could hear his voice You would know that he’s not far Would you still be there when he pushes you away? I think that you will be You never had the strength to walk away Weeping like a mute stone Singing like a stuffed bird Lying like a snake in the garden And hiding like a savior I need someone to believe in 'Cause I need someone to deceive I need someone to believe in 'Cause I need someone to betray I need someone to believe in 'Cause I need someone to deceive I need someone to believe in 'Cause I need someone to betray