Transcendental Demon
Sin Prism
#VERSE
Her mind’s an empty movie house
Showing previews of the murder
Each gruesome scene is crystal clear
No other thoughts disturb her
She joined this meditation class
To master peace in lotus pose
This is the day she’ll end his life
But no agitation shows
#PRE-CHORUS
When the class enters the stream room
The fog will hide her from their view
They won’t realize she left
And she’ll be back before they do
#CHORUS
Transcendental demon
Purge distractions from your mind
Slowly inhale each tranquil breath
Then feel your bat wings spreading wide
Transcendental demon
Your hollow soul survives on sin
His death, you say, is justified
So let the sentencing begin
#VERSE
A year ago, she made the plan
To play the role of perfect wife
Her health club glow and glued-on smile
Shrouds her plot to take his life
He plays the part of loyal spouse
While hidden shame rots in his chest
She knows he spends each business trip
Chasing down his next conquest
#PRE-CHORUS
She’s swallowed all his lies like cake
“His wealth,” she thinks, “will soon be mine”
Just as rehearsed, she holds his gun
She’ll make it look like suicide
#CHORUS
Transcendental demon
You practice calm, peace, and respect
Then weaponize tranquility
To punish misdeeds you suspect
You’ve learned the skills of self-control
No jitters as you point the gun
Transcendental demon
You point, you shoot, blood starts to run
#BRIDGE
And there he lies
Dead on the floor
You hear a knock
At your back door
Did someone see you?
Hear the shot?
Your heart now pounds
The gun feels hot
Your calm demeanor
Drains away
Your evil bat wings
Dissipate
You see police
In your front yard
You know you’re trapped
You’re breathing hard
#INSTRUMENTAL
#VERSE
Quickly now, compose yourself
You’re running out of choices
The cops have just kicked in the door
You hear their vengeful voices
#PRE-CHORUS
You pick the choice to join your man
Point the barrel at your head
Pull the trigger, hear a click
The gun has jammed—you’re not dead
#CHORUS
Transcendental demon
You meditate quite well
Perhaps you’ll reach nirvana
From right here in your prison cell
But it’s really much more likely
That your mind will not find freedom
As the murder replays in your head
Transcendental demon
#OUTRO
Nightmares each night while you’re in bed
Transcendental demon
Relive the moment he fell dead
Transcendental demon
No tears of guilt; self-pity instead
Transcendental demon
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