Then I could only see
what the shadow asked of me
my body became heavy as led
my worship had sunken
but when I met you
I asked their devil for the truth

and long ago they told me
don't let the wild things in
build walls inside your body
that's how you'll learn to live
but I let you in
world without sin
I let you in

they all said i just needed rest
but i longed to awaken
may this panic be fed
to a greater rhyme or reason
I know I am not forsaken
from the garden of Eden

and long ago they told me
don't let the wild things in
build walls inside your body
that's how you'll learn to live
but I let you in
world without sin
I let you in

and I said I'd keep my heart open
but will that only lead
to my home being broken into
I let my guard down, for you
and can you understand
what it takes for me to feel safe around
anyone other than myself
I've been through hell, too

and long ago they told me
don't let the wild things in
build walls inside your body
that's how you'll learn to live
but I let you in
world without sin
I let you in