Substitute for Murder

Now that it's grown
 In your self destructive fight
 So bright on first sight
 Face something you know has no eyes
 How do we dare do this every night
 And wildly tear ourselves apart
 And it's a serious problem
 You can't deny
 So you break out
 You break out
 It's a substitute for murder
 And you're tumbling in a head first dive
 See your hands are trembling
 It's a substitute for murder
 So give me something
 I'm thrown out and taken in
 You recognize the signs
 But it just feels so absorbing
 Cross the line
 The shadow of dreams
 With stars like cream
 In your blood
 A necklace of pearls
 I'll find you
 I'll see who you sleep with
 Every time
 You know that everything is wasted
 But you can't find a better way
 You know that everything is wasted
 Well it's a substitute for murder...