With open arms, take me in Grip like iron, keep me close You were my puppeteer By your hands I could dance Through your mouth I could sing Without word you cut the strings All at once ushered in A change of guard And you said once and for all Hoisted up like a prize Looking like a murder trial Begging for a second chance Mark this spot with a cross Digging for cover with monster like claws And with open arms, take me in With open arms pass me by With guilty eyes With guilty eyes With guilty eyes