The wailing of the Matriarch The hollow words of the patriot By violent means of sorcery The perfect weapon on the enemy Runes, now carved in bones Stained with the blood of kings A tale of souls forsaken A warning to all things Peel layers of skin Back, only to reveal the true monster The layers of skin retract, descend into the black How did we ever get so cold? Survive and suffer and save yourself alone Only the strong You don't want it, but you need it You won't face it, but you'll feed it pain ♪ The teachings of the elder ones Manipulation in their influence Defile the weak with butchery There's no escape from the savagery Wounds lay open and bare The stench defiles the night The writhing of the maggots The swarming of the flies Peel layers of skin Back, only to reveal the true monster The layers of skin, retract Descend into the black How did we ever get so cold? Survive and suffer and save yourself alone Only the strong How did we ever get so cold? Survive and suffer and save yourself alone Only the strong Why would you ask for help, when you can't save yourself Counting down the days of your life Walking a path on the edge of a knife Pain, face yourself Pain, save yourself Pain, you don't want it, but you need it You won't face it, but you'll feed it Pain, you don't want it, you will need it You won't face it, but you'll feed it You'll feed it You'll feed