Sin Eater

I gave up all I had, now I am alone And I die when something dumb reminds me of home But if all I have is love and lantern light At least I know I need not fear the night It broke my heart that evening I said goodbye And I saw no understanding brighten her eyes Crying why, love, why, when everything's so right? I do it so You need not fear the night Please kick at me and spit on me And cast me out alone I have eaten up the sins of the world So you might be absolved I am walking, walking: desert, barrow and hill But it's not so far till I'll forever be still I will take with me that shame we hold so tight Just so, my dear We need not fear the night