Martyr
by Adam Pfeffer

Adam:
I woke up in a cold sweat on an operating table
Tried to move my limbs, but weren't able
Strapped down, and looking up at the light
My head held by plates with the screws in tight

Only one doctor there, no nurse on call
Out the corner of my eye I see blood on the wall
Medical sheers, removing my shirt
No anesthetic, I'm fully alert

Adam & Teresa:
Smile, in the face of fear
Suffer, without sheading a tear
Transcend, rise above the pain
Through sacrifice, there's nirvana to gain

Martyr
I am divine
You want to see a miracle? I'll show you a sign
Martyr
Set me free
Eyes transfixed, nothing terrifies me

Adam:
Scalpel, removing my skin
Peeling back I see the muscles within
The doctor speaks. I see he's moving his lips
He picks up pliers, and on my teeth they grip

Slowly, and methodically
Each tooth is removed, and then it's shown to me
I lie still. I've forgotten my flesh
Free from the sin it carries, my mind is at rest

Adam & Teresa:
Smile, in the face of fear
Suffer, without sheading a tear
Transcend, rise above the pain
Through sacrifice, there's nirvana to gain

Martyr
I am divine
You want to see a miracle? I'll show you a sign
Martyr
Set me free
Eyes transfixed, nothing terrifies me

Martyr
I am divine
You want to see a miracle? I'll show you a sign
Martyr
Set me free
Eyes transfixed, nothing terrifies me

Adam:
I'm ready to be reborn
The warm light surrounds me and I feel fine

Teresa:
What is heaven like?
Have you seen it?
Can you hear me?
Are you there?
I love you
I'll be with you soon

What is heaven like?
Have you seen it?
Can you hear me?
Are you there?
I love you
I'll be with you soon

Adam & Teresa:
Smile, in the face of fear
Suffer, without sheading a tear
Transcend, rise above the pain
Through sacrifice, there's nirvana to gain

Martyr
I am divine
You want to see a miracle? I'll show you a sign
Martyr
Set me free
Eyes transfixed, nothing terrifies me

Martyr
I am divine
You want to see a miracle? I'll show you a sign
Martyr
Set me free
Eyes transfixed, nothing terrifies me

Teresa: Can you hear me? Are you there?
Adam: Yes
Teresa: What is heaven like?
Adam: Heaven is like...