Scavenger
Emilie Autumn Lyrics

I am a scavenger
I am someone who feeds off the scraps of others, taking what I need to survive

And I'll take what I need
I am unapologetic in taking whatever I require to sustain myself and my lifestyle

This isn't personal
My actions are not a reflection of personal vendetta or ill-will, it is simply a means of survival

We've all got mouths to feed
Everyone is just trying to survive, and we all have personal needs to fulfill in order to do so

Supply and demand... supply and demand...
The basic rules of economics govern my choices and actions

A resurrectionist
I specialize in acquiring parts from the recently deceased in order to sell them for profit

Yes, I enjoy my work
I take pleasure in what I do, even if others find it morally reprehensible

I'm a perfectionist
I take pride in seeking out the best and most valuable parts to sell

One man's trash is another's treasure
What some may find worthless or disgusting can be valuable and desirable to others

One man's cash buys another's pleasure
Money can be exchanged for what one desires or needs, regardless of where it came from

It's just human traffic
The transfer of human remains is just another part of the cycle of life and death

And I'm just a slave
I am beholden to the medical community and the demand for parts that allows me to exist in my lifestyle

To the medical community
My main clients are the medical professionals that require parts to save lives and perform research

They gave me my start
The medical community is what allowed me to begin working as a scavenger in the first place

They pay by the part
I am compensated based on the specific parts of the human body that I can acquire and deliver to my clients

So I'll throw in the heart
I will always try to include the most valuable and coveted parts of the human body to maximize my profit

A vulture if you will
I am an opportunist who takes advantage of the misfortune of others for my own gain

And if the price is right
I am willing to go to extreme measures if the monetary gain is worth it to me

And as you decompose
As you become nothing but a shell of a body, I am still looking for any valuable parts that may exist

My time is running out
I must act quickly before the body decomposes too much for any parts to be useful

And my excitement grows
The prospect of finding valuable body parts that will bring me financial gain excites me

It isn't your diamonds that I'm after
While jewelry may be valuable, it is not the main focus of my scavenging

But I'll take 'em
If they are available and it won't hurt my profit margin, I will take them

Don't mind if I do
I will take what I can get, regardless of how it was acquired

It isn't your kisses that I need
While physical pleasure may be desired by some, it is irrelevant to my work as a scavenger

But I'll take 'em
If they are available and I feel like taking them, I will

Why would we waste them
There is no reason to let desirable things go to waste if they are available

Why shouldn't I taste them
If physical pleasure is available and won't hurt my profit margin, I see no reason not to indulge

There's always one door you'll forget to lock
No matter how cautious one may be, there will always be a vulnerability or oversight

And I will be waiting
I will seize the opportunity if it presents itself

There's always one street that you know you shouldn't walk
One may know that a particular path is dangerous or risky, yet still choose to take it

Your loved ones may sleep upon your stone to prevent me
Your family or friends may try to protect you from scavengers like me by guarding your physical resting place

But I will be waiting
Despite any preventative measures, if there is a way for me to acquire valuable body parts, I will be patient and wait for my opportunity

Anticipating
I am constantly on the lookout for my next opportunity to fulfill my needs and continue my work as a scavenger