[Verse 1]
I have got a secret
Hidden behind my eyes
A violation, tragedy
Of violence, hate, and lies
Locked deep within my chamber
Dark recesses of my mind
A tribute to insanity
Through hours, days, and time

[Chorus]
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 2]
Recite the testimonial
Truth and nothing more
Accusations, nominal
Fall rotten to the core
So, take a look, read a book
Reach a new plateau
But stain the soul, a life you took
You know not what I know
[Chorus]
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core

[Interlude]

[Bridge]
Misguided youth, the bitter truth
Nothing left to chance
Fallen angel seeking
Adventure, new romance
How dare you touch? You take the soul
Of one so pure, so white
The violation, tragedy
Took all she had that night

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
[Verse 3]
I have got a secret
Hidden behind my eyes
A violation, tragedy
Of violence, hate, and lies
Recite the testimonial
Truth and nothing more
Accusations, nominal
Fall rotten to the core

[Chorus]
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
Rotten to the core
To the core

[Outro]
Rot, rot, rot, rot, rot
Rot, rot, rot, rot, rotten, rotten
Rot to the core