The Stem, The Thorn And The Rose

I have lived a lonely time

Of pleasing you or die, 

Washed away my coloured thoughts,

And chewed the smile from me,



Refrain 1

My heart big and warm

My thought brushed aside

Still he turns the knife in my side



Refrain 2 

My heart big and strong

My soul lost and torn

Still I'll stand here with pride



You still don't accept me,

Thus pleasing you till dawn,

Obstacles before me, 

So I could never fly, 



Refrain 1



Bled away my strength 

So that I would break 

But I know I'll run and hide



I won't run and hide

I won't run and hide



Your guilt is not enough, enough



I won't run and hide



Refrain 1 & 2 x 2 

Last line of refrain: Still I stand by your side!