I am the author, dream up your pain Drink as did Bacchus, rebel just like Cain Lord of the city I shall remain All pandemonium, I shall reign Sit in my fortress up on my hill Drinking the wine until I've had my fill Building up high, my castle walls Oh, to veil my splendid fall I present you, I present to you I present you this crown of worms I present you, I present to you I present you this crown of worms ♪ Surrounding myself with misery Drawn curtains heavy of my history Exquisite I am, perfect unity On my left hand is false majesty I feign affection, refute the true story Dispute with creation, the lie is my glory I care for no one, my gospel is death For me the light's gone, only darkness is left I present you, I present to you I present you this crown of worms I present you, I present to you I present you this crown of worms, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh! ♪ As black in deed, as cold as stone A commandment of one as proud as gold As neglected in spirit, as time is old As legion is numbers, as legend is told I am alone with the agony of truth My power of will, my judgement and chain My end is knowledge and conscience of guilt My final confusion hidden from me 'til I'm done