I've forsaken this bond that we've had
You think I'm a spineless, hollow man
The open doors you had are shut
And, oh, I felt like giving up
But honey I found a way
With guidance we'll be okay
It's embarrassing to ask permission
But, Father, I've bowed
Now let me wear my fake religions
My hands are clasped together
I swear to hold no other
Father, I've bowed
Now return me to my lover
I pray to ease my troubled mind
And I promise to leave our past behind
I hope you'll forget the pain I've dealt
The things I've said but never felt
Oh, honey, don't say it's true
I chose faith to be with you
It's embarrassing to ask permission
But, Father, I've bowed
Now let me wear my fake religions
My hands are clasped together
I swear to hold no other
Father, I've bowed
Now return me to my lover