Chapter 1 Top of the page From left to right That’s where we’ll start I needed something To put all my feelings out Started to write And never stopped As simple as that Once and again As my therapy It was easy to see The music’s powers were healing all the wounds in me I learned from the best From Buckley to Glenn From Poe to King This tool was easing my pain Then I was finally free Tell me that you’re gonna hear And won’t judge me I’m hoping that you’re gonna show Your sympathy Vengeance was a powerful source of inspiration I had a lot to tell Betrayal and loss A huge list based on deception A hate’s devotion so hungry for the taste of fear Once and again As my therapy It was easy to see The music’s powers were healing all the wounds in me I learned from the best From Buckley to Glenn From Poe to King This tool was easing my pain Then I was finally free Tell me that you’re gonna hear And won’t judge me I’m hoping that you’re gonna show Your sympathy The rules are simple When the damage is done You show me your scars I’ll show you mine Then we can learn From each others wounds You’re here for me I’m here with you