I have seen too much pain,
Touched too much blood and tasted rage.
In this book I have survived.
I've turned my cheek and turned the page.
I've felt the fire within the ice.
I've been burned alive by the cold.
I've lived every kind of life,
Been blind and dumb, bought and sold.
I've seen Hell and Hell on Earth.
In my life, I've killed and died.
I've crossed the waters of the river Styx.
I've told the truth and then I've lied.
In all that I have been and done
I still can wonder why
Through all the pain and bloody rage
You've taught me how to fly.