The perfect victim for the perfect crime
 You left yourself wide open to the pain
 So close your eyes now
 You're out walkin' in the rain
 You've got a burning desire to be The Victim
 You're bleeding from the soul
 You're hurting from the heart
 Things you can't be told are gonna tear you apart

 Your choice of lovers, never very bright
 Your father worried, but even he gave up the fight
 You always think their hearts are made of gold
 And you're the savior, to coax the warmth out of the cold

 You've got a burning desire to be The Victim
 You're bleeding from the soul
 You're hurting from the heart
 Things you can't be told are gonna tear you apart
 Cause you're The Victim

 Break the pattern, you've gotta break away
 Break the pattern before it gets too late

 You've got a burning desire to be The Victim
 You're bleeding from the soul
 You're hurting from the heart
 Things you're never told are gonna tear you apart
 Cause you're The Victim