This Dark Cell

This Dark Cell

In this dark cell of mine

where I was punished for a crime

 I sit here and grieve

baby, tears sure don't deceive

I loved you for what you showed me,

right now I'd wish you'd hold me

I'm alone right now in this cell

and afraid that I'm going to Hell

your comfort isn't here

and I really miss you dear

If I hadn't shot that poor man down

maybe I then would still be around

they never listened to my plea

they just smiled and opened the doors for me to see

wrapped me up in balls and chains

now my ankles have bruises and pains

my clothes are mangled and wet

my body is dripping with sweat

Still I fight this through

to show my love for you

they can never take you away

even if my world is left foray

they just put the rope around my neck

and heck, I'm not dying yet!

The priest gave the executioner a nod

and strangely I feel closer to God

As the lever is pressed, you cross my mind

I start gasping for as much air as I can find

I start squirming like a wild goose

but this rope isn't getting loose

this world is getting colder and colder

and soon I look over my shoulder

among the many people, stands you,

smile, is what you do

it is okay for me to go.

Your love will follow me I know

I die with a smile on my face.

For I have died with grace