Big Cat

She, seductress of courage and monarchy
Posed high in the branches
She lies in wait for my neck
Unflinching as she stalks across the chessboard
At least she’s not negligent
Philosadistic mother, hell hath no fury like her
With claws or scissors?

[REFRAIN]
I am the child of the Big Cat
The rotten fruit of her womb
I am her black eyed princess
Now the world knows how you loved me

This is how you loved me

You stripped me down to sinew and shame
Took a drill to my skull
And nailed there I was to blame
My degradation to
Repent upon your bruises and pray
Tell your God it’s my turn

[Chorus]
I am the alpha, I am the alpha now
You are the carcass I crush between my jaws
I asked the beldam, where is your hostage now?
I am the alpha, I am the alpha, bow

All you want you can pray for me
Cleanse my unholy tendencies
From the base of my scalp grow horns
Proudly flaunt them as you hide yours
So impious

[REFRAIN]
I am the child of the Big Cat
The rotten fruit of her womb
I am her black eyed princess
Now the world knows how you loved me

This was your choice, this is mine

[BREAKDOWN]
Let our company answer the cry
Let them stone you and force you to suffer as

I, martyr for memories you falsify
Prowl, sprung from your dungeon
I am your bringer of death
Unflinching as you kneel upon my chessboard
No act of ambivalence
Unsympathetic daughter
This is my final letter I call you mother

[Chorus]
I am the alpha, I am the alpha now
You are the carcass I crush between my jaws
I asked the beldam, where is your hostage now?
I am the alpha, I am the alpha, bow

You pinned me to the wall by my throat
So I wouldn’t cry out
You let me drop to the floor
So I could run outside
And tell my dad I don’t feel safe at home
He said you’ll be fine

Father I was eight years old, I was eight years old