There's a hole in my head 
With my thoughts pouring through 
A space in my soul that I'm saving for you
A time made for misery, feelings of shame 
Where all of the promises fade just the same 
And people will ask you to carry their woe 
A pleasure so painful it punishes so 
You're tied to their memory, love and their hate, 
It's a beautiful burden 
The bondage of fate. 

When I think of you now and all that we are 
I'm frightened of failing and falling so far 
The person you wanted is not what I am
I'm sure you imagined a much better man 
The vision I cherished was shining and new 
All brittle and burnished and rarely like you 
I'm tied to your memory, love and your hate, 
It's a beautiful burden 
The bondage of fate. 

I'm tied to your memory, love and your hate, 
It's a beautiful burden 
The bondage of fate.