The weight of cast limestone and a paper throne
He cast his tone, a microphone
The dust, it filled his lungs
He stood, elegant minaret
He burned her books, it made her fray
Catacombs behind his face

She worshiped him, her luminary, of a sort
If he wants it all, just say it
The power of his wrath was scary and temper short
She was chaos he was Ma'at

And Cairo, see the bruises on my face
See how great you are
Am I another conquest?
And Cairo, your bricks and mortar can't hold me
Got me out and seeing stars
Have I passed your stupid test?

Fist clenched
He's purgatory, her dark and light
She just wants it all to end
Black-eyed love don't leave so easy and it hurts
He's got her in her tomb

She's antiquated, ugly, sleazy
Saved by hollow words
His victim, he's her muse

And Cairo, I hide my bruises well
Only we know the truth
Just him and me and you
And Cairo, he's the water to my well
He's the headline to my news
He's the one above my noose