[Verse 1]
Hell-bent intention
The more I come to grips
Maniacal possession
A need to get my fix
I can't tame the true beast
I can't douse the flame

[Chorus]
Holy war
Defector
Cardinal sin
True mayhem

[Verse 2]
Traverse the threshold
With death-defying grace
A sacrilegious stronghold
I'll never lay to waste
I cannot stay dormant
I can't stay away

[Chorus]
Holy war
Defector
Cardinal sin
True mayhem

[Bridge]
Undisputed faith
Fighting for a cause
Question what is taught
Question ancient law
Take it to their chest
Take it on the chin
Take it to the hilt
Do it all again
All again

[Guitar solo]
[Verse 3]
Beaming celestial
Hypnotic solar flare
Divine absolution
As the shepherd stares
I can't stop the screaming
I can't stop the screaming
I must be insane

[Chorus]
Holy war
Defector
Cardinal sin
True mayhem

[Outro]
Holy war
Holy war