That’s how we deal with boys like me
But despite what you’ve been told

And that to you all things come as a surprise
I drag my mind through streets of shame
Left somewhere behind
I should prove true to my emptiness
But I mean nothing to you
And you, you’re just a substitute

I once had a soul
And I hate to sound so true
I hope they don’t end up like me

I should set the steel trap of your thighs
But to you I’m just a confused child

I should climb down off my rugged cross
Well, I guess for this world so sick with loss

But you mean nothing to me
I guess by the dim light in your eyes

You know, you could be anyone
A former friend of mine

God forgive what I should've done
Like me to you
That’s how we deal with boys like me
You know, you could be anyone
Left somewhere behind
And I hate to speak so free

But the skin I wear is my only suit
And your service is so free of cost
But I’ll take the sidewalk instead
For the one that I hold dear
Yes, I guess I made this bed
And dive right in
God forgive my tasteless tongue
That’s how we deal with boys like me
But despite what you've been told
So, if the street lights they shine bright
Beg somehow to be replaced
And stay here
I’ll let you win
But you know, by now it's half past late
Well, I’m just a kid of ill repute
Lay myself forgive the game
I’ll be home tonight

Insecure or in denial
I never should have been set free
So if the street lights they shine bright
A thoughts enough to guilty be
I once had a soul
God forgive your unborn sons

A former friend of mine
I claw my eyes, I skin my face
I’ll get home tonight
Go raise your robes, go have your trial
And I only came here for escape
You know, I could be anyone
You you’re just my next mistake
And lay with you