It's a long while now following That hunter, that stalker, that burden Can't remember time it hasn't been Slinging that web or dragging that net
The beast resides behind the thin skin Behind the thin skin, behind the thin skin The beast resides behind the thin skin How come nobody can see it? When you meet it, someday you can Turn it away, turn it away, turn it away When you meet it, someday you can Turn it away or invite it in to stay
In the evening as the day is through No thoughts in the head but of the rain on the roof Something hovers as the stale air Can't smell it, but can tell that it's there
Melt the mask down To soft places like snow banks receding Even sink and decay Spring mountain, naked spine Cover is blown, scarlet shine
The beast resides behind the thin skin Behind the thin skin, behind the thin skin The beast resides behind the thin skin How come nobody can see it? If you meet it, someday you can Turn it away, turn it away, turn it away If you meet it, someday you can Turn it away or invite it in to stay
Better you turn or to take your place Stare into those eyes, look upon that face Tear at the flesh, peer in at the core [??] or you'll be no more