Lyrics Ouroboros - The Dear Hunter

I bet you thought that you'd succeed pulling the wool right over me
Hard to believe this snake stayed in the grass just long enough to catch your rabbit's feet
With telescoping glances, hands romanced enticing you to keep
Laboring against the clock in spite of secrecy
You couldn't know: revealed itself to me the second you decided to compete

I fell down and I fell apart
I never wanted to hurt no one
I never wanted to be your City's Son
And I cried out to his crooked heart
I never wanted to hurt no one
No one but you

I bet you thought that you could breathe a satisfied sigh of relief
Terrible thing forgetting where you came from
Or have you trouble when you fall asleep?
I've seen you fabricate, manipulate and here, you masquerade
But if we're poaching ghosts, you know I've got a few that I would raise
Settle yourself, as long as I'm protected, you can bet your secret's safe with me

I fell down and I fell apart
I never wanted to hurt no one
I never wanted to be your City's Son
And I cried out to his crooked heart
I never wanted to hurt no one
No one but you

Lost my soul in the place of The Great Deceiver
Foolish hearts led foolish plans awry
They told me, "Don't veer far from your home, try never to leave her"
Near I landed, here I'll live and die
Travelled too far from The River's side
But it wasn't long before I felt nothing below me
And all of the ground I thought I'd gained taken away
I thought I was strong, not strong enough; my mettle was bending
Foolish plans kissed foolish hearts goodbye
Travelled too far from The River's side