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[Verse 1]

Hell-bent intention

The more I come to grips

Maniacal possession

A need to get my fix

I can't tame the true beast

I can't douse the flame

[Chorus]

Holy war

Defector

Cardinal sin

True mayhem

[Verse 2]

Traverse the threshold

With death-defying grace

A sacrilegious stronghold

I'll never lay to waste

I cannot stay dormant

I can't stay away

[Chorus]

Holy war

Defector

Cardinal sin

True mayhem

[Bridge]

Undisputed faith

Fighting for a cause

Question what is taught

Question ancient law

Take it to their chest

Take it on the chin

Take it to the hilt

Do it all again

All again

[Guitar solo]

[Verse 3]

Beaming celestial

Hypnotic solar flare

Divine absolution

As the shepherd stares

I can't stop the screaming

I can't stop the screaming

I must be insane

[Chorus]

Holy war

Defector

Cardinal sin

True mayhem