I, PILATE I have dwelled in shadow for two-thousand years (Endlessly) Death denied me once I washed my hands of thee I was but a pawn left to dwell upon the glories of His rising. Roam among the scum for eternity, why did He not die for me? I, Pilate Searching for your darkness hiding in the light (Recreant) Dolorous, the crucifixion glares at me Ceasar called my name, your son bore the fame, Why am I the one to blame? You revealed your plan at Gethsemane, Why did you not warn me? I, Pilate Rise! Now it is my time All your children come to me They will see your lies Watch your glory atrophy I’ll lead them astray Billions turn away from you They will watch you die As I watched at Calvary I have bellowed forth the call to sinfulness (Impiety) Eagerly the sheep begin to flock to me Soon it will begin, a rebellion against the holy charlatan Across the battlefield, just the Holy See, to defend The Trinity I, Pilate Necromancer raise him up, your child, the king (Eidolon) I will send him down into the depths again Free will turns the tide, mankind by my side, to commit the deicide I, your bastard son, for oblivion, Father, I am coming home I, Pilate Holy Father The Prodigal is at your door You left me for the carrion And I’ve returned with the sword If you’d granted absolution Then I would have known your face But because you had forgotten me I have brought about the end