I Held The Monkey's Paw And Put My Wishes Into Play
To Know The Will Of God, To Show A Motive For Delay
I'm Holding On To Find Myself
Just One More Wish


I Found A Pot Of Gold Or Something Shining Anyway
And Caught In My Reflection A Conviction Held At Bay
I Crafted A Cross To Adorn My Neck
And Finally Earned My Due Respect
And Then A Jewel Encrusted Crown
To Complement My Priestly Gown
Just Big Enough To Weigh Me Down
And Bring This Temple To The Ground
From Inside Out Without A Sound
I Found A Pot Of Gold Today


I Held The Monkey's Paw Today
And Put My Wishes Into Play
Thanked Heaven For The Trophies
But I Still Had Hell To Pay
So I Brought My Spoils To The Altar's Edge
Heard You Say Obey Instead
For All Of My Labors And Best Laid Plans
I'd Only Earned A Reprimand
Forevermore To Understand
That Dreams Come True Can Kill A Man
If Never Graced By Sovereign Hands
I Held The Monkey's Paw.