Oh, my love Sympathy's in short supply There's simply not enough Lord, God above Scratching at the bones To find my diamond in the rough Girl, I want you to care But you fed me to the lions You fed me to the lions Oh, I'm black and blue You've abandoned me To the lions Oh, my love So sharp the claws that scratched At our disintegrating trust Lord God above With heavy head between my hands Our diamonds turn to dust Girl, I want you to care But you fed me to the lions You fed me to the lions Oh, what can I do? You've abandoned me To the lions Oh-oh, to the lions Oh-oh, to the lions Oh-oh, to the lions I'm calling a ceasefire I'm begging you please sign My petition for release I'm calling a ceasefire I'm begging you please sign My petition for release Girl, I want you to care But you fed me to the lions You fed me to the lions Oh, what can I do? You've abandoned me to— Girl, I'd go anywhere But you're casting me in irons You're casting me in irons Oh, I'm black and blue You've abandoned me To the lions Oh-oh, to the lions Oh-oh, to the lions Oh-oh, to the lions Oh-oh, to the lions Oh-oh, to the lions