Crack in the Wall

Lyrics

[Intro] Ha—ha—ha! [Verse 1] You carved your name in the rust on the gate I came back smiling, an hour too late Boots on the gravel, jaw set like stone You wanted a monster—now answer the phone [Pre-Chorus] Count to four, then bite your tongue Hear that old machine come undone [Chorus] Dig down deep, let the whole floor split Black iron heart and a hard clenched fist No crown, no leash, no mercy to lend I’m the crack in the wall where your kingdom ends [Verse 2] Your paper throne and your borrowed command Fold like a match in the heat of my hand I laugh in your face as the locks give way You built this cage; I decide when I stay [Bridge] Come closer—hear the chain go slack One slow breath, then the whole world cracks Ha—ha—ha! [Breakdown] Down to the bone Down to the stone Say my name Then leave it alone [Final Chorus] Dig down deep, let the whole floor split Black iron heart and a hard clenched fist No crown, no leash, no mercy to lend I’m the crack in the wall where your kingdom ends [Outro] The gate swings wide I walk through smiling