Despite What You've Been Told

Well, I guess by the blood stain of your lips

And the wander of your fingertips

I should prove true to my emptiness

And stay hereWell, Im just a kid of ill repute

But the skin I wear is my only suit

And you, youre just a substitute

For the one that I hold dearYou know, you could be anyone

God forgive my tasteless tongue

I never should have been set freeI claw my eyes, I skin my face

Beg somehow to be replaced

Thats how we deal with boys like meWell, I guess for this world so sick with loss

And your service is so free of cost

I should climb down off my rugged cross

And lay with youBut you know, by now it's half past late

And I only came here for escape

You youre just my next mistake

Like me to youYou know, you could be anyone

God forgive your unborn sons

I hope they dont end up like meI drag my mind through streets of shame

Lay myself forgive the game

Thats how we deal with boys like meBut despite what you've been told

I once had a soul

Left somewhere behind

A former friend of mineAnd I hate to speak so free

But you mean nothing to me

So if the street lights they shine bright

Ill get home tonightI guess by the dim light in your eyes

And that to you all things come as a surprise

I should set the steel trap of your thighs

And dive right inBut to you Im just a confused child

Insecure or in denial

Go raise your robes, go have your trial

Ill let you winYou know, I could be anyone

God forgive what I should've done

A thoughts enough to guilty beYes, I guess I made this bed

But Ill take the sidewalk instead

Thats how we deal with boys like meBut despite what youve been told

I once had a soul

Left somewhere behind

A former friend of mineAnd I hate to sound so true

But I mean nothing to you

So, if the street lights they shine bright

Ill be home tonight