"Sanguis (Blood Ties)" lyrics

A house, not a home, a heart made of stone, I survived you
Before I could start, you pulled it apart, I believed you
The rules that you made, how you were betrayed, I forgave you
It was not my choice, I followed your voice, I obeyed you

Father, I do realize that the cards you were given destroyed you
Mother, I know now why I should forgive and forget
Stained by your past

Your childhood was lost, your borders were crossed, I believed you
But I'm not the son passing it on, I survived you
See what you see, hear what you hear, I forgave you
Nothing comes free, you don't disagree, I obeyed you

Father, I do realize that the cards you were given destroyed you
Mother, I know now why I should forgive and forget
Stained by your past

Blood ties that bind
This is who you are, represent and defend
Blood ties that bind
This is who you are, represent and defend
Son, I am your ties that bind
Don't you pity me, don't you dare, I'm still here

Father, I do realize that the cards you were given destroyed you
Mother, I know now why I should forgive and forget
Stained by your past

In the light of life, I will not follow you
In the light of life, light of life