Beast - Aldous Harding
Who took the bone to the beast
Who led it back to grace
And gave it fire
For its feast
Who took the bone to the beast
Now it lies breathing peacefully
While hope lies underneath
Why breed a boy for his meat
To teach the child cruel rituals
Or ruin to repeat
Why leave a heart in the heat
Till the marble bath that held
The truth lies broken
At your feet
Bring me a man who is sweet
A quiet son of whom intends
To never taste defeat
For I've seen a soul drag its feet
And come to rest inside a life
With nothing left
To eat