[Verse 1]
Cannot spend another night in this home
I close my eyes and take a breath real slow
The consequence is if I leave, I'm alone
But what's the difference when you beg for love?
'Cause I run through glass in the street
Kerosene hearts carry the name that my father gave me
And take the face of the wolf

[Chorus]
'Cause this is a wasteland, my only retreat
With heaven above you, there's hell over me

[Verse 2]
I met a girl who never looked so alone
Like sugar water in your mouth lukewarm
She tied a cherry stem for me with her tongue
We fell in love and now we're both alone
'Cause I don't need any more friends
And another kiss like a fire on pavement
We'll burn it down to the end
Oh, oh

[Chorus]
This is a wasteland, my only retreat
With heaven above you, there's hell over me
The water is rusted, the air is unclean
And there for a second, I feel free
This is a wasteland, my only retreat
[Bridge]
I've waited all this night to honor you and say
"I know it's hard, but who are you to fall apart on me, on me?"

[Chorus]
This is a wasteland, my only retreat
With heaven above you, there's hell over me
'Cause this is a wasteland, my only retreat
With heaven above you, there's hell over me
You said what about us, well what about me?
Hang from the gallows, asleep in the rain
This is a wasteland, my only retreat

[Outro]
Paralyze me
Don't let me jump, don't let me fall