Bitter Sweet Paradise

What do you see when you look at me
Can you feel the pain in my eyes?
Where will I go, what will I do
Who earned the right to criticise?

I've had my share; it's enough for me
I tried to speak, you won't let me be
Just lay your venom to one side
What did I do to cause you pain
And have you scream my name in vain
Just save your story
For when the hangman comes around

I may not see tomorrow
But I'm not the only one
I'm the master of my sorrow
So take a look in my eyes
For this bitter sweet paradise

All my life I've been a devotee
Confirmed to esoteric ways
You build me up, and then you broke me down
It's just the price I had to pay

Bruised and battered, down on my knees
I call your name, but silence greets me
Just pray my demons don't collide
What did I lose to live this life?
Salvation from sacrifice
Forgive me father for I know
Not of what I've become