House of Wolves
My Chemical Romance Lyrics

Well, I know a thing about contrition Because I got enough to spare And I'll be granting your permission 'Cause you haven't got a prayer
I am familiar with the process of feeling remorseful for one's actions and asking for forgiveness, as I have gone through it many times before. I will extend to you the authority to do the same, as you have no other means of obtaining it.

Well I said hey, hey hallelujah I'm gonna come on sing the praise And let the spirit come on through you We got innocence for days!
I express my enthusiasm by invoking a joyous exclamation often used during religious celebrations. I will lead the way in singing songs of praise and let the energy of the moment spread throughout your being. We have the capacity for youthful purity for a seemingly indefinite amount of time.

Well, I think I'm gonna burn in hell Everybody burn the house right down
I have a feeling that I am headed towards eternal damnation for my sins. Therefore, let us commence by setting fire to this establishment and incinerating it completely.

Tell me I'm an angel Take this to my grave Tell me I'm a bad man Kick me like a stray
I implore you to speak to me as if I were a heavenly figure, even when I pass away. However, at the same time, please acknowledge that I am a man of ill repute and treat me like an outcast animal.

(S-I-N, I S-I-N S-I-N, I S-I-N S-I-N, I S-I-N S-I-N, I S-I-N)
I spell out the word 'sin' repeatedly, indicating that it is a concept that has taken hold of me and is consuming my every thought and action.

You play ring around the ambulance Well like you never gave a care So get the choir boys around you It's a compliment, I swear
You act carelessly and frivolously around dangerous situations, such as surrounding an ambulance in a childish game. Let us surround you with choirboys, as a way to honor your likeability and approve of your behavior.

And I said, ashes to ashes, we all fall down I wanna hear you sing the praise I said, ashes to ashes, we all fall down We got innocence for days!
I recall the old adage about every person being equal in the end, referring to the eventual demise of all of us. I invite you to echo my sentiments and continue singing the hymns. Our youth and purity is still so strong, it can last for days.

You better run like the devil 'Cause they're never gonna leave you alone! You better hide up in the alley 'Cause they're never gonna find you a home! And as the blood runs down the walls You see me creepin' up these halls I've been a bad motherfucker Tell your sister I'm another Go! Go! Go!
You should flee from danger and evil, as they will pursue you relentlessly. Seek shelter in any way you can, but know that it may never provide a true home. As violence and chaos ensue, I will advance upon you in a stealthy and menacing manner. I confess to being a person of notorious recklessness and disregard, and encourage you to tell your family members about me in such a way.

Tell me I'm a bad, bad, bad, bad man Tell me I'm a bad, bad, bad, bad man Tell me I'm a bad, bad, bad, bad man Tell me I'm a bad, bad, bad, bad man So get up! So get out! S-I-N, I S-I-N!
Once again, I accept and welcome any characterization of myself as a corrupt and vile person. Let us all rise from our positions and leave this place while continuing to acknowledge the power that sin holds over us.