Misshapen Intent

Wandering aimlessly Stricken with grief Self-hatred overflowing It's eating away It's eating away Obstructing virtue Overwhelming and growing The enduring might of hatred Obscuring the strength of love There are some who live deriving pleasure From others' anguish And mental distress Complete selfishness Provides a purpose Compelling us to digress The enduring might of hatred Obscuring the strength of love Tainting the innocent With spiteful contempt Tainting the innocent A shallow, misshapen intent Oblivious to our hardship Rehearse the solemn ritual Oblivious to our hardship Rehearse the solemn ritual Wandering aimlessly Stricken with grief Self-hatred overflowing It's eating away It's eating away Obstructing virtue Overwhelming and growing The enduring might of hatred Obscuring the strength of love Tainting the innocent With spiteful contempt Tainting the innocent A shallow, misshapen intent