Paroles de Shallow Grave

Enslaved by instinct and desire We profess the age of wisdom Wrought by want and sloth Behold the new church of reason Insatiable beyond comprehension We long for immediate gratification Chiding the weak and the meek Excess is the scale of elucidation Welcome to my shallow grave We're crucified, condemned, and slaved Welcome to my shallow grave Where are the erudite and brave? Puppet masters craving for power The keepers of truth shrivel and cower We have long lost sight of what is right Subordinating sympathy for might Insatiable beyond comprehension We long for immediate gratification Chiding the weak and the meek Excess is the scale of elucidation Welcome to my shallow grave We're crucified, condemned, and slaved Welcome to my shallow grave Where are the erudite and brave?