I am the author, dream up your pain
drink as did bacchus, rebel just like cain
lord of the city, i shall remain
all pandemonium, i shall reign
set in my fortress up on my hill
drinking the wine 'til i've had my fill
building up high, my castle walls
oh to veil my splendid fall
Chorus
i present you, i present to you
i present you this crown of worms
i present you, i present to you
i present you this crown of worms
Surrounding myself with misery
drawn curtains heavy of my history
exquisite i am perfect unity
on my left hand is false majesty
i feign affection, refute the true story
dispute with creation, the lie is my glory
i care for no-one, my gospel is death
for me the lights gone, only darkness is left
Chorus
As black in deed, as cold as stone
a commandment of one, as proud as gold
as neglected in spirit, as time is old
as legion is numbers, as legend is told
i am alone with agony of truth
my power of will, my judgement and chain
my end is knowledge and conscience of guilt
my final confusion hidden from me 'til i'm done