A broken mind in penitentiary
The world shows little concern
Against the tide, Canute is flailing madly
It registers not to turn

A flood of light
But these signals won't deter him
The jagged rocks loom
Now these could really hurt him
A change of mind?

chorus
Torn between the truth and dulcet lies
Firing at random into lucid skies
Torn between the two with blackened eyes
No allegiance unto either side
Asinine fatuity

Canute decrees a need for one submission
Invites both parties to sell
He's quick to see pleasure in dark procession
This naturally rings his bell

But still no sign of the angels trumpeting light
Is his creator daring to dent his pride?
Wrath takes a hold

repeat chorus

Stubborn, concealing his heart
No contrition, only denial
Still something's troubling his obduracy

Torn between the truth and dulcet lies
Firing at random into lucid skies
Torn between the two with blackened eyes
No allegiance unto either side

repeat chorus

Unshifting