(In which a religious fanatic experiences a brief moment of doubt before completing his mission)
What if I'm wrong
What if it's all been a lie
What if I'm wrong
What if there's nothing when we die
Am I a pawn in a game of power or a holy man
Now I curse my disbelief and take as many down as I can
They call me a warrior, they call me a monster
They call me a healer, to some I am the wisest teacher
By the bullet and the scripture I live and die
Seeking his authority I look to the sky
But he is silent
What if I'm wrong
What if it's all been a lie
What if I'm wrong
What if there's nothing when we die
Am I a pawn in a game of power or a holy man
Now I curse my disbelief and take as many down as I can
I used to feel powerless, until they took my hand
Gave me a family in the land of mountains and the burning sand
My nights are filled with dreams of serving my lord
I'm asking for his favour when I'm struck by heathen sword
But he is silent
What if I'm wrong
What if it's all been a lie
What if I'm wrong
What if there's nothing when we die
Am I a pawn in a game of power or a holy man
Now I curse my disbelief and take as many down as I can
The flames dance higher, this is not what I'd intended
Did I truly believe or had I just pretended?
The fire burns right through my flesh and chars my very soul
Relief, it never comes down in this corner of Sheol
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