You put me on my cross That's what you did That's what you'll always do You pierced my aching side Until the bloody water flowed on to the ground, my mother cried Mother Mary's not her name As the nails throbbed slowly in my hands The vinegar tastes fine Won't you hide with me don't ask me why
Why do you tear me down Why do you smear my crown Why do you tear me down Why do you smear my crown
A crown of thorns deep on my head I cried a tear as they drank my blood They yelled and screamed Mocked my name Never really understood Who are you to cast a stone When I hold as many stones as you You're nailed me to my cross That's what you did That's what you'll do Won't you hide with me don't ask me why
Why do you tear me down Why do you smear my crown Why do you tear me down Why do you smear my crown
It seems I'm locked in my closet and that's where I make my stand I'm locked away I'm put away All hope I can't contain You keep me from a world outside Where nobody knows my name You've got me down