Forced By Your Hands

I’m not saying the pages are burned, But the ink is running free
You are always trying to save that which isn’t in danger
I’m not saying the book is burned, But the words are collapsing
You are always trying to build a foundation on stained glass

I never needed your heart to guide me, Your words were never soothing
They cut into me, Into my coffin like moths to a flame
I always needed your heart to guide me, Your words were always soothing
They healed the monster in me, But now way too much has changed

I grew into a broken shell, Not a lifestyle choice but maybe I chose to be this way
You threw me into a broken hell, Not a wise choice but maybe I needed it to be this way
I always fell, I always got back up, Without your hands to lift me above
I was my savior, My guidance, My soul was torched when I was lifted above

Your faith is your faith, Never be led astray, Never be cast away
My faith is my faith, Never lead me astray, Never cast me away
Accept me as the sinner I was forced to be, Forced by your hands
And I will accept you as the sinner you chose to be, Forced by none

I will choose to love you for all that you once were
I will choose to forgive you for all that you once did
I will choose to believe in you for all that you once were
But I will not follow you for all that you once did