[Verse 1]
The need to know gives a strange reaction
The need to know kills my soul, my passion
When will I know just how far this goes?
I feel the glow of a man who's tasted woe

[Chorus]
Fail each time, strong in mind
Turn each page that you wrote
Now and then you'll see me there
Always pale with despair

[Verse 2]
The safe release bears no threat or danger
The tide is weak, but may welcome strangers
This joy it seems may be just a dream
A soul unclean, like a man who's tasted woe

[Chorus]
Fail each time, strong in mind
Turn each page that you wrote
Now and then you'll see me there
Always pale with despair

[Instrumental interlude]
[Chorus]
Fail each time, strong in mind
Turn each page that you wrote
Now and then you'll see me there
Always pale with despair