The Casket Lottery - In the Branches lyrics

Stuck on the surface since that night I put the thorn there in my side Black snake's in the branches eating eggs Eating all the baby birds I hear the ocean I think I see the light There was fire in the branches A face hidden in shadows with a voice so inviting It promised my hearts desires Never sensing the evil behind those eyes Door closed sealing my fate- flame of potential died that day I hear the ocean I feel the waves inside I can taste the salt lying in my bed at night Where do we go from here? I can not escape Where do we go from here? Show me the way up. Show me the way