One Moment's Peace Lyrics

I've cheated every game
Given dozens of fictitious names
Wrapped myself in sulfurous flames
And been the first to point and blame.
But still I've been allowed one moment's peace.
I've been the other man with your wife
Shown many men the business and of a knife
Become bored and sick at beauty's sight
I've longed for power through the night.
But still I've been allowed one moment's peace.

I wish the worst for you and your children
Pretended to love hopeful women
I've wasted the gifts I've been given
And spent my nights like a dirty heathen.
But still I've been allowed one moment's peace.
And then it's gone!
Back to the tiny vault from where it comes
And then it's gone and then it's gone.
And then it's gone!
Held in a place by a giant's thumb
And then it's gone and then it's gone.
I knelt and asked to be forgiven
I payed my fine, I've done my penance
I begged from all the saints in heaven
I got off drugs, I swore off women.
But still I've been denied one moment's peace.