Lyrics

[Instrumental Intro] [Refrain] Forgive me, father, for I have sinned Find me guilty of the life I feel within [Verse 1] When I'm branded, this mark of shame Should I look down disgraced or straight ahead And know that you must blame? [Chorus] I am, the secret I am, the sin I am, the guilty I am, I am the thorn within [Refrain] Forgive me, father, for I have sinned Find me guilty but true guilt is from within [Verse 2] So point your fingers, point right at me For I am shadows and will follow you One and the same are we [Chorus] I am, the secret I am, the sin I am, the wicked I am, I am the thorn within [Guitar Solo: James Hetfield] [Verse 2] So point your fingers, point right at me For I am shadows and will follow you One and the same are we [Chorus] I am, the secret I am, your sin I am, the wicked And I am, I am the thorn within [Outro] I am the thorn within I am the thorn within