Fight or run away; safer if you stay
I’m protecting you; I promise it’s true
I won’t let you leave; they’re all filled with greed
All they really need is your soul

Fight or run away; safer if you stay
I’m protecting you; I promise it’s true
I won’t let you leave; they’re all filled with greed
I know what’s best for you, my child

I can’t look, I must avert my gaze
Fight or run away; safer if you stay
I’m protecting you; I promise it’s true
I won’t let you leave; they’re all filled with greed
I’m trapped in my protective haze

I can’t let you go; no one has to know
It is never clear; why you are left here

I can’t bring myself to hurt you
Innocent and merciful young child
I can’t see how or why it was that you were exiled
Every time you look into my eyes
For your troubles I apologize
All they really need’s your soul
I know what is best for you

I did not expect; you to leave me yet
I thought you might stay; for another day
My eyes start to glaze; every time we lock gazes

I know that it’s wrong; but follow along
It may be selfish; but it’s for the best
Tears forming quickly; I can’t let another one die

Bandage on your face; a stick in your hand
That look of confusion in your eyes
What are you trying to prove this way?
My eyes start to glaze; every time we lock gazes

Determination; it rests in your heart
Know it’s waiting to tear me apart
But it seems you continue sparing me

I can’t handle another death
I accept your merciful regards
Though I don’t deserve such niceties coming from you
I’m sorry for putting you through this
I hope you’ll survive on your own
Hug you goodbye and let you go