Alyosha Left

The devil is scaring my children and I

Even in an elder's wake it comes in disguise

And ruins it all

This I heard in the town recently

There was the stench

That had no decency

The monastery is too far from home

But some tenants make themselves known

By traveling here

They may've been in town recently

Not everyone is born with the discipline to grow

To have a life of faith and principle

But these few that do will practice everyday

Resisting seduction and hate

Though they're still stuck to fate

I hope you know who to protect

I just fear that this is leading towards death

And nope, Alyosha left

I feel a secret's been kept

And nope, Alyosha left

I know you only asked which way you should look

But don't forget this premonition I took

And gave you today

When you go back in town right away

Watch any heightened emotions at play

I'll end this not to just spread my ill-humor

He having a half-brother was the rumor

Remember it's only just that

Never confirmed in the town totally

Not everyone is born with the discipline to grow

To have a life of faith and principle

And the ones that do aren't envied one bit

It's their responsibility

To repair any grieving utility

I hope you know who to protect

I just fear that this is leading towards death

And nope, Alyosha left

I hope you know who to protect

I just fear that this is leading towards death

And nope, Alyosha left

I feel a secret's been kept

And nope, Alyosha left

I feel a secret's been kept

And nope, Alyosha left

I hope you know who to protect

I hope you know who to protect

I hope you know who to protect

I hope you know who to protect

I hope you know who to protect

I hope you know who to protect