Words down this crystal lane   Spread like long shadows through   One law friend to the rich   The next one no one knew   Hung for a sheep or lamb   Our hero knocks but once   One knock worth two pressed men   Our doors burst open then      Silent systems breaking down   Over the windows in my soul   We'll now betray this design   This old house and broken home   Silent systems breaking down   Silent systems breaking down      Mind your days in the sun   Secret until you're told   Silent in your consent   Gold in your chest this went   On horseback and hellbound   Son until he takes a wife   Our friend spun silver voice   Reflects upon his choice      Lost in the telling found   Inside the lion's den   Our hero in his church   Reflects upon his end   Kneel down upon this flame   But do not speak or follow   New logs but no new laws   Lost in this ancient cause      Silent systems breaking down   Arrow pare right on my soul   Share this certain favorite sign   And restore his rightful home   Silent systems breaking down   Silent systems breaking down   Silent systems breaking down   Silent systems breaking down