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 (I am) the secret I am (I am) the sin I am (I am) the guilty And I am (And I am), I am the thorn within [Refrain] Forgive me, father, for I have sinned Find me guilty when 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 (I am) the secret I am (I am) the sin I am (I am) the guilty And I am (And I am), I am the thorn within [Post-Chorus] I do your time, I take your fall I'm branded guilty for us all [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 (I am) your secrets I am (I am) your sin I am (I am) your guilty And I am (And I am), I am the thorn within [Outro] I am the thorn within I am the thorn within I am the thorn within I am the thorn within I am the thorn within