Sanctuary of broken prayers

Candles drip on marble floors

Incense clouds the cracked mosaics

Every word a silver promise

Over bones we never name

I was told there was a kingdom

Golden gates above the pain

"Close your eyes

Accept the riddle"

While the oceans choke on flame

Children drink from poisoned rivers

Empty bowls and hollow stares

"Offer up your quiet patience"

As the smoke replaces air

Tear down this sanctuary of broken prayers

Where comfort wears a crown and never cares

You sell me heaven while the rivers bleed

I'm drowning in the distance

Between your book and what we need

Tear down this sanctuary of broken prayers

You say suffering is a lesson

Some grand plan we cannot see

But the lesson keeps on burning

Through the ones who can't break free

Got a prophet on the podium

Silk and gold around his hands

While a mother counts her heartbeats

In the ruins of her land

If there is mercy

Let it walk

Not speak

Let it bind these wounds

Not bless the weak

[female choir

Solemn]

Not in the clouds

Not in the sky

Right here in blood

Right here in cry

[Build-up

I won't kneel to painted stories

While the streets are soaked in grief

If there's grace

Let it be action

Not another word of "believe"