I am salvation and the rot
I am the holy butcher verse forgot
Pray thee tell, what must be done?
My axe it only swings to Father's drum
Walk the line where angels cower
In the comforts of their tower
I do the bidding of the saint
Yet God won't look me in the face

Name a demon, I've gone higher
I'm the nail, the rope, the fire
Name a beast, I've slain his sire
Felled the tree that stokеs the pyre

Carve thе cross into a stake
I kill for good, for goodness' sake
Demon hunter, death's ballet
Now watch me make the dark obey
Dappled maiden standing there
Sliver eyes and silver hair
Reaching out to cup my cheek
She wields her love to make me weak

Name a demon, I've gone higher
I'm the nail, the rope, the fire
Name a beast, I've slain his sire
Felled the tree that stokes the pyre

Ribbons dancing on the breeze
Forking tongue, the roar of bees
I took it for the Holy sign
And drew my blade to kiss her spine
"Darling, darling, I'm afraid
I keep dreaming of the spade
Won't you sing a song for me?
I fear I'm off to meet the man
From Galilee"

Name a demon, I've gone higher
I'm the nail, the rope, the fire
Name a beast, I've slain his sire
Felled the tree that stokes the pyre

Washed the floors, I broke the blade
Fasted, wept, repented, prayed
But every night she finds my door
And stands there just like once before
Beg for rage, I beg for blame
Need a demon I can name
But all she does is smile and sway
And turns to night my precious days