[Intro]
Last night a moth came to my bed
And filled my tired, weary head
With horrid tales of you
I can't believe it's true
But then the lampshade smiled at me
It said "believe", It said "believe"
I want you to know it's nothing personal

[Verse 1]
First time I had sex, I was three
First time consenting was thirteen
Though you weren't there you remind me of those hands
Roses are red, violets are blue
If I'm schizophrenic, then I am too
Whatever it takes to escape

[Chorus]
I hope you understand
Why I'm forced to take your life, in my hands
I want you to know it's nothing personal
And though we never met, I've seen your image in a million waking dreams
Your eyes they call to me, "Set me free!"

[Verse 2]
Did I ever tell you? You look like my mother
She once left me in the supermarket
I promised myself that I'll never feel that way again
Did I ever tell you? You look like my dear old mother
[Chorus]
I hope you understand
Why I'm forced to take my life in your name
I want you to know it's nothing all the same
And though we never met I've seen your image in a million waking dreams
Your eyes they call to me "Set me free!"

[Bridge]
Last night a moth came to my bed
Filled my tired and weary head
With horrid tales of you
I can't believe it
I can’t believe it's true
But then the lampshade smiled at me
It said "believe", It said "believe"
I want you to know it's nothing personal

[Chorus]
I hope you understand
Why I'm forced to take your life in my hands
I want you to know it's nothing personal
Though we never met I've seen your image in a million waking dreams
Your eyes they call to me "Set me free!"
I hope you understand
Why I'm forced to take my life in your name
I want you to know it's nothing all the same
And though we never met I've seen your image in a million waking dreams
Your eyes they call to me "Set me free!"
[Outro]
It's not easy being the chosen
It's not easy being the chosen
It's not easy being the chosen
It's not easy being the chosen