Cold wind bites the apple tree
Iron locks won't set me free
Silver gears begin to slow
Where the winter berries grow
Tick tock goes the heavy chain
Washing out in freezing rain
Rust is eating at my skin
Let the midnight wander begin
Brass is turning deep and green
Ugliest thing I've ever seen
Hymns are humming in my chest
While the frozen sparrows rest
Tick tock goes the heavy chain
Washing out in freezing rain
Rust is eating at my skin
Let the midnight wander begin
Oil is leaking on the floor
I can't find the open door
Winding keys are stripped and thin
Let the hollow evening in
Break the glass and cut the wire
Walk right through the frozen mire
I don't want the ticking clock
Break the seal and pick the lock
Sinking deep in heavy mud
Iron flowing in my blood
Apple blossoms turn to grey
I will find a different way
Tick tock goes the heavy chain
Washing out in freezing rain
Rust is eating at my skin
Let the midnight wander begin
Counting beats inside my head
Waking up from winter bed
Copper wire and broken glass
Watch the lonely seasons pass
Tick tock goes the heavy chain
Washing out in freezing rain
Rust is eating at my skin
Let the midnight wander begin
Rust in the orchard tonight
Walking out into the light Let it rust
Let it rust