Well I'm afraid I'm not supposed to be like this
   Like I was born in a land where no serpent hissed
   And I have waited a long time for Your kiss
  
   Well I have felt that they'd all take offense at me
   And so a fence I have built to protect the seed
   But all the bricks will secure its mortality
  
   I have been seated in circles and stood in disgrace
   At the noted intention to be in place
   And I have seen that one man saved the human race
   But it took His life and it took His faith
  
   I have risen from ashes and fed on flames
   But even so I still fear I have played a game
   And it seems no one else is as sick and depraved
  
   I have heard that I'm not supposed to be this way
   And still the stones that are lifted fall down to stay
   But I keep doubting and think one will strike my face
  
   He's been promising me something more than pain
   Where the cost is grace and my loss is gain
   And I have chosen because there is no other way
   I either wallow in shame
   Or humble myself and be saved
   And be saved