Even in the beginning there are whispers of demise And in every decision there are seeds of compromise If you have understanding you will realise There are other sides In the lull before the storm What does it take to keep me warm? Why do I hate myself? If the words are whispered you will hear the sighs If the meaning's twisted no-one is surprised If you have understanding you will realise There are other sides I'm calling out to you through barbed wire fences Take me down to self-loathing town Why do I hate myself?