So you can heal They claim with conviction, you got a crowd So what's your appeal? Your voice, your predictions, they're getting loud But if I let you die, you must forgive me Raise me up, up through the ashes (Welcome the paradise you made) Take me on into the light You want to die Create some sensation, be making the news An eye for an eye My king of creation, king of the jews Before I let you die, you must forgive me Raise me up, up through the ashes (Welcome the paradise you made) Take me on into the light ♪ Give me sign of remorse (I don't need your blood!) You will hang on the cross for playing God You, the people, must decide The self-proclaimed prophet? Or the maddest murderer? The king or the convict; it's up to you So tell me who's free to go? (Barabbas! Barabbas! Barrabbas!) Raise me up, up through the ashes (Forgive my every sin) Take me on into the light Raise me up, up through the ashes Take me on into the light