26 September 2011

The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil

Forbidden, for a valid reason, but you know
     that’s never stopped me before.
Yet I’m no good at keeping secrets…
     maybe it’s time I finally learn.
You could be the answer to
     the question I never knew
          how to ask.
If you are, it’s worth the risk, but
     I want something real, something I can
          put my hands on.
I’m trying to wrap my head around this,
     trying to fit a name to what I have
     (as well as what I lack), and I am
Trying to give the best that I can,
     trying to escape this place home free,
     and I hope that you will escape with me.

You better believe that this is destiny
     we’re messing with…
(I’ve got a mission that I can’t quit).
This is your only warning:
     I will not be broken in.
I will live and die untamed by any man.

Forbidden, you’re a poisoned apple
     and a hidden gem;
I wish I could take the rose
     without pricking my hand.
Even as I hide behind the dark,
     I want to show you all my scars.
Let you take my hand, so I can
     lead you into the night:
Sure as shadows--sure as winter
     follows autumn--you will
          follow me,
And it’s deadly how much
     I want you to succeed.

You better believe that this is destiny
     we’re messing with…
(I’ve got a mission that I can’t quit).
This is your only warning:
     I will not be broken in.
I will live and die untamed by any man.
I will live and die untamed by any man.

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