• Bars of steel stand erected
    Before me as I'm resurrected,
    Into a life I cannot choose,
    Killing me, and I can't refuse.

    Locking me up, safe and sound,
    My feet are planted on the ground,
    But I cannot just fly away,
    Because this sparrow is here to stay

    And I scream... tears are flowing through my veins.
    I can't dream... while I'm bound here in these chains.
    Set me free... I don't belong here now, and I never will.
    This cage is meant to kill.

    It's killing me... more than you can understand,
    I can't see... while my life is in your hands,
    I want to breathe... but I don't know if I ever will.
    This cage is meant to kill.

    I face a cruel crucifixion,
    Hoping this is all just fiction.
    My eyes were opened up for me,
    But through his torture I can't see.

    My arms outstretched for happiness,
    Someone save me from this mess!
    You've trapped me here, I'm all alone,
    You've trapped an angel, made a drone.

    And I scream... tears are flowing through my veins.
    I can't dream... while I'm bound here in these chains.
    Set me free... I don't belong here now, and I never will.
    This cage is meant to kill.

    It's killing me... more than you can understand,
    I can't see... while my life is in your hands,
    I want to breathe... but I don't know if I ever will.
    This cage is meant to kill.

    Though I scream through tears and pain,
    Please do not forget my name
    When you watch me die... oh, if you're willing,
    In this cage you built for killing.