Despite What You've Been Told

Well, I guess by the blood stain of your lips
And the wander of your fingertips
I should prove true to my emptiness
And stay hereWell, Im just a kid of ill repute
But the skin I wear is my only suit
And you, youre just a substitute
For the one that I hold dearYou know, you could be anyone
God forgive my tasteless tongue
I never should have been set freeI claw my eyes, I skin my face
Beg somehow to be replaced
Thats how we deal with boys like meWell, I guess for this world so sick with loss
And your service is so free of cost
I should climb down off my rugged cross
And lay with youBut you know, by now it's half past late
And I only came here for escape
You youre just my next mistake
Like me to youYou know, you could be anyone
God forgive your unborn sons
I hope they dont end up like meI drag my mind through streets of shame
Lay myself forgive the game
Thats how we deal with boys like meBut despite what you've been told
I once had a soul
Left somewhere behind
A former friend of mineAnd I hate to speak so free
But you mean nothing to me
So if the street lights they shine bright
Ill get home tonightI guess by the dim light in your eyes
And that to you all things come as a surprise
I should set the steel trap of your thighs
And dive right inBut to you Im just a confused child
Insecure or in denial
Go raise your robes, go have your trial
Ill let you winYou know, I could be anyone
God forgive what I should've done
A thoughts enough to guilty beYes, I guess I made this bed
But Ill take the sidewalk instead
Thats how we deal with boys like meBut despite what youve been told
I once had a soul
Left somewhere behind
A former friend of mineAnd I hate to sound so true
But I mean nothing to you
So, if the street lights they shine bright
Ill be home tonight