Lyrics Eyes Black - My Ruin

Eyes Black

Her hidden face offends — the righteous ways of men
Beneath the veil lies — the meaning of submission
Imprisoned in the dark — she fights to see the light
Denied a voice to speak — and basic human rights
Holier than thou — Heavier than God
Blessed be thy name — It’s coming down
Heavier than God
Holier than thou
Inside the torture mask — her eyes are lined with black
The cloth curtain covers — her beauty front to back
And in the name of faith — she suffers for religion
The cloak of fear and terror — is a war on women
Holier than thou — Heavier than God
Blessed be thy name — It’s coming down
Heavier than God
Holier than thou
So pious in their violence — against their women
Misogynistic men who don’t believe in freedom
Persecuted, silenced, treated as possessions
A profound reminder of oppression
Holier than thou — Heavier than God
Blessed be thy name- It’s coming down
Heavier than God
Holier than thou
Her identity remains a mystery
Deprived of dignity and her self esteem
Forced modesty — without equality
Sacrificed her life — to live unseen