The paddle's broken, the punishment is served in full The welts are faded, the pain still lingers as it should The lone receiver Lone receiver of empty compliments taken in and bought in full The lesson's hammered, the message has been reinforced
♪ You said there would not be any reason to fear this world But you're the reason But you're the reason I feel broken and branded And burning with doubt ♪ The welts are faded, the pain still lingers as it should These things are dealt in increments Constant and laced with detriment How dare you ever feign surprise when all those fingers point inside? They're piercing you, they're piercing you ♪ You said there would not be any reason to fear this world But you're the reason But you're the reason I feel broken Branded, burning with doubt These things are dealt in increments!