Life, mistress indeed, cold impersonal need

Poisoned perfume entices and binds me to cruel scarlet lips

That sit on your delicate smile

While sucking on pain

Life, whore that you are

Safe in your bed of scars

I've come to know your blood-borne disease

Your sad cancer lies

Destroyed with the wave of your hand

And the glee in your heart

Hold me, hold me

Ravage and hold me, never let go

Protect me from anger

And your impossible charm

Your dangerous charm

Life, mistress indeed