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Swear I'm gonna break free

From the grip of sin

from that killer of hope...

'cause all I see is that killer of hope.

Well, did I ever think to think?

I didn't even try

I should have listened to the wise

Now its too late - I knew better

There's nothing good here

and it's time that I put this out-

All I am to you is another doubt

I don't believe in nothing

I don't believe that I care

Don't try to make me do it

All I need is just a little push, not a shove

and I'll get off the fence in a while...

She's the killer of hope

with a conscience that is clear

She understands I'm just a man

with a common fear

She's just what I need to forsake

But it's not that easy

(x1 How much more can I take?)

(x2 ...not supposed to be)

Now that I know her

I am never looking back

I've been beat up, I've been spit out,

I know shit, jack...

She may be my killer of hope

But if she calls my name now

I ain't going back

So now it's up to me

The future that I see

My spirit growing dark

and I fear (Oh God, I fear)

The moment that I try

My moment wants to die

Swear I'm gonna break free

from the grip of sin-

from that killer of hope.