[Verse 1] These the hands that have always held me From the cradle down to the floor The soul that you've passed on to me Won't you tell me what it's for
[Verse 2] It's like I've harnessed myself To nothing as the skin starts to peel off My blood is a raging river Surging through my veins
[Chorus] Better give up the ghost before it wakes
[Verse 3] When you act like I'm nothing to you Make me feel like I've been replaced I could tear you apart Leave a brand new scar
[Chorus] Better give up the ghost before it wakes Give up the ghost before it wakes
[Verse 4] There's an ending on the horizon I'll be here after you are gone To shower you with black roses And I will bury you with my love
[Chorus] Better give up the ghost before it wakes Give up the ghost before it wakes