(Alex Lifeson) Tender is the nerve that leads straight to his heart Sender sends the spit that streams down his face Want and need are just two useless words The third, if she knew it, would be grace Her grip is tight as a vice- smothers like a k**er, stealing someone's life His guilt controls his every move- nothing seems to work, what's he got to prove Their war is just like any war- all the pain for nothing. double bladed sword Sending out a warning Sending out a warning He's on the edge, everything is up or down She's in his face, he feels like he may drown Relentless is the scope of her revenge She'll give then take then push him off the ledge His guilt is tight as a vice- smothers like a k**er, stealing someone's life Her grip controls his every move- nothing seems to work, what's he got to prove Their war is just like any war- all the pain for nothing. double bladed sword Sending out a warning Sending out a warning He's on the edge, everything is up or down She's in his face, he feels like he may drown Relentless is the scope of her revenge She'll give then take then push him off the ledge She's gone too far, he knows her subtle tricks He's tried too hard, there are things you can't fix Cross too many lines. be prepared to pay the price All the warmth you knew will forever turn to ice Sending out a warning Sending out a warning