the paddle's broken

the punishment is served in full

the welts are faded

the pain still lingers as it should

the lone receiver

lone reciever

of empty compliments

taken in and bought in full

the lesson's hammered

the message has been reinforced



you said there would not be any reason to fear this world

but you're the reason

you're the reason I feel broken

and branded

and burning with doubt



the welts are faded

the pain still lingers as it should



these things are dealt in increments

constant and laced with detriment

how dare you ever feign surprise

when all those fingers point inside

they're piercing you



you said there would not be any reason to fear this world

but you're the reason

you're the reason I feel broken

branded

burning with doubt



these things are dealt in increments