Made a deal with the serpent on the descent Told me to hold my tongue and digest the rest Regurgitate remains of limbs Patiently wait for a slip in your judgment Tied to your oath and made to beg Shedding skin in your moment of passing I made a deal with the serpent on the descent And then told me to tighten the grip and go for the neck Deep in my gut, your world turns over Slither away from a higher power Shedding skin, crushing ribs while you pass Contract and feel the fucking airways collapse I made a deal with the serpent