The Priest and the Matador Songtext
von Senses Fail

Here I lie, I′m staring at
Clouds in shapes of dogs and cats
I hear a woman start to yell
"Oh, dear God, I think he fell"

I'm the arrow shot straight to Hell
From the bow of William Tell
My body lies kissing the ground
Like a cross turned upside down

A priest is rushing to my side
Begins to read me my last rights
"Father, you′re too late, my faith is weak
So won't you save your half-hearted speech?"


I'm the arrow shot straight to Hell
From the bow of William Tell
My body lies kissing the ground
Like a cross turned upside down

A man bends down and says, "Son
We′re gonna get through this one
Take my hand, and let us pray"
I scream, "Please get the fuck away"

I′m the arrow shot straight to Hell
From the bow of William Tell
My body lies kissing the ground
Like a cross turned upside down

The ambulance is singing as cops push back the crowd
I start to take my last breath as blood pours out my mouth
The medic's walking my way, I think this could be it
I hear him start to state, "The time of death is half past six"


I′m the arrow
Shot straight to Hell
I'm the arrow
Shot straight to Hell