Vampires Are Real Paroles

These creatures they've been turned into
Besides, it's a two-way street
You must invite them in
That is the rule
So when they sink their teeth
Don't bother feigning outrage at your fresh puncture wounds

First came the day that you were born
Now comes the day you find out why

Now bring it in, and everybody take a knee
Some folks hate themselves, and in their self-loathing
Come to believe that someone else must pay
Must be diminished to ease their pain
We must show them love despite their designs on our jugular veins

Now your faith is looking cavalier
Red flags receding in the rear-view mirror
Any fool could see how this would end
They built you up just to tear you to shreds All desire seeks to blind the soul
Put your torches and pitchforks away
The morning sun will come dispel the dark
Just leave it to the cold, hard light of day
Before you drive a stake through someone's heart

And take a look into that mirror
What do you see there?
On our best days we reflect
Other times we disappear
I hope you can see yourself
Or pretty soon you're gonna have no one else