[Verse 1] She works hard Does it all without complaining She believes that Sacred things don't need explaining [Pre-Chorus] And the mind is elevated Though the body, devastated The inner life of Sweet sacrifice, yeah Armed with nothing but a needle and a knife [Chorus] Only a lonely love can devour you But when when you're lonely the same love Empowers you, yeah [Verse 2] She foresees Apocalyptic Earth will open She believes In something she can put her hope in [Pre-Chorus 2] It's the holiest fixation And it's taken cultivation A pioneer in a foreign land, yeah She's devoted to a real good man [Chorus] Only a lonely love can devour you But when you're lonely the same love Empowers you, yeah