Echolyn - A Short Essay lyrics

I've been given a chance to put my hand in my head To pay with a coin and throw the slug into the gutter Pay any way you choose but just remember We're not alone in knowing our decisions Fall dead south to the burning river Or sail up north, yours is paradise When all is done and you meet with your forgiver Will you look away when you see all you are? Exposed in a light complete we stand alone naked Unveiling our shadows in brilliance I was wrong to think the promise I made at thirteen Wouldn't make any difference I wake up with a smile, dress myself in the same clothes Only difference, this time it's for me You sit at the table We all feed off the center until there's nothing left Break it if you're able With the bones we've left behind I made a wish I kept it to myself 'til now I kept it to myself 'til now Raise a little Cain when Abel turns away Jekyll would be dead if Hyde had his way Every Grinch can find true meaning All your moves are up to you On our right always waiting never begging for more There's a friend for the moments we need him On our left always wanting to even the score There's a friend who will sell us our every desire...