These Bones

Lay my bones at the feet of the ministry

I need the guilt and the company

I need the chance to be judged

And then long forgotten

Lately I just can't shake it

I count the days in seconds and minutes

Hours and hours are subtle

As shards of glass in the skin

So lay with me

I could use the company

You could help me ease

These bones are like maps and keys

Where they took their hits

And they felt those teeth

There's a story hidden underneath

If you dig in deep, will you find relief?

For these bones shudder all night long

The hammer drops another scar

For these bones but I know

They're only my second home

Naked and under the cover of night

It's just a matter of time 'til I'm

Counted and measured and filed

And then long forgotten

Forgive my manner of speaking

I know it's quick but the clock is still ticking

And I've got a few words left

Burning holes on my tongue

I've been saving them

So lay with me

I could use the company

You could help me ease

These bones are like maps and keys

Where they took their hits

And they felt those teeth

There's a story hidden underneath

If you dig in deep, will you find relief?

For these bones shudder all night long

The hammer drops another scar

For these bones but I know

They're only my second home

No, you won't go down alone

No, you won't go down alone

No, you won't go down alone

No, you won't go down alone

So lay with me

I could use the company

You could help me ease

These bones are like maps and keys

Where they took their hits

And they felt those teeth

There's a story hidden underneath

If you dig in deep, will you find relief?

These bones are like maps and keys

Where they took their hits

And they felt those teeth

There's a story hidden underneath

If you dig in deep, will you find relief?

For these bones

'Cause I know you won't go down alone