(these) sacred walls

you run for shelter when a storm brews in his eyes

a constant struggle in a loveless sacrifice

through the walls you hear his voice call your name

the servant of God, a disciple in the devil’s game

you wanted love—did you think you’d find it here

close your eyes and pray to God he won’t come near

it’s death you want but only Hell comes through the door

did he not promise he wouldn’t touch you anymore

this is not love, there’s no love inside these walls

this is not love, there’s no love inside these sacred walls

you light your candles and watch your prayers drift away

you look around you what will the other children say

dry your eyes, cast away guilt ridden shame

realize that you’re not the one to blame

hush my child don’t wake up mom

don’t you know night’s almost gone

turn around and close your eyes

hush my child don’t be afraid

father’s child beside him laid

turn around and close your eyes