Holy Brand

Woke up, a gun to my head
Hands cuffed and lies were read
You're gonna rob this place or get a bullet in your face
And that's all my family knows

I didn't have much of a choice
It was the only clear option in a world full of noise
But I want to be better. That's why you got the letter
Officer I swear to make it right

'Cause we stole their money
Said it was for God
Bought shit we didn't even need
Left them to die with our shoes still tied
'Cause appearance is the only thing to me
Appearance is the only thing you need

Stole from the poor and gave to the rich
Asked a simple question, hung on a crucifix
That's where I found God, nailed to the pine
Where him and all us sinners reside

The blood on my hands isn't mine
That's where he gets his peace of mind
It's the sinners and liars, killed by our guns for hire
Then they pulled the trigger on me

'Cause we stole their money
Said it was for God
Bought shit we didn't even need
Left them to die with our shoes still tied
'Cause appearance is the only thing to me
Appearance is the only thing you need

Standing on the pulpit like you have some high-ground
Mocking at me like your certain I'm hell-bound
You're not a shepherd and I'm not your lost lamb
I'm just here to bust your holy brand

'Cause we stole their money
Said it was for God
Bought shit we didn't even need
Left them to die with our shoes still tied
'Cause appearance is the only thing to me
Appearance is the only thing you need
Offering my life wasn't free