Rats are gnawing at my brain

Reason dies, confusion reigns

Every thought is searing pain

How much longer ‘till I go insane?

I don't know

 

Life goes on and so must I

Living ‘till the day I die

Don't know how, I don't know why

‘Cause nothing seems to satisfy

 

Been in a haze for many days

I find it all incomprehension

I'm looking for an open door

Out of this apprehension

Here at the gates of hell

I'm standing here at the gates of hell

 

In this grand delirium

No time to waste, I've got to run

Chasing down the setting sun

Just to find that the day is done

What is the use?

 

Trapped within a whirling wind

‘Round and ‘round and ‘round I spin

Then I do it all again

Don't think it will ever end

 

Been in a haze for many days

I find it all incomprehension

I'm looking for an open door

Out of this apprehension

Here at the gates of hell

I'm standing here at the gates of hell

 

Rats are gnawing at my soul

Sharp rat teeth create a hole

Out of which all hope will flow

‘Till the madness takes control

All hope is gone

 

Troubles like a rising tide

Wash away my foolish pride

Nowhere left for me to hide

Gates of hell swing open wide

 

Been in a haze for many days

I find it all incomprehension

I'm looking for an open door

Out of this apprehension

Here at the gates of hell

I'm standing here at the gates of hell

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