Like a man comes to an altar, I came into this town
With the world upon my shoulders
And promises passed down
And I went into the water
My father, he was pleased
I built it and I'll tear it down so you will be set free

I found thieves and salesmen living in my father's house
I know how they got in here and I know how to get 'em out
I'm turning this place over from floor to balcony
And then just like these doves and sheep oh you will be set free

I've always been a lover from before I drew a breath
Some things I loved easy and some I'll loved to death
Because love's no politician, it listens carefully
So of those who come I can't lose one, so you will be set free

But go on and take my picture, go on and make me up
I'll still be your defender and you'll be my missing son
And I'll send out an army just to bring you back to me
'Cause regardless of your brother's lies oh you will be set free
I am my beloved's and my beloved's mine
So you bring all your history and I'll bring the bread and wine
And we'll have us a party where all drinks are on me
Then as surely as the rising sun oh you will be set free