I must leave this tainted place 
Of slow and hidden pain 
By all and any means 
All the past I shall erase 
And never look again 
On child's memories 

If you'll have me, truly have me 
Word Unspoken, Sight Unseen 
I'm new-born to be your lover 
Word Unspoken, Sight Unseen 

The medals from my chest 
The walls wash clean 
All my life is on my back 
And swiftness suits me best 
I'm travelling lean 

So I come to you a shell 
Make of me what you must 
And I shall bend 
What you need I cannot tell 
But I shall sweep the dust 
And patch and mend