Leonard Cohen

Story of Isaac
The door it opened slowly
My father he came in
I was nine years old
Then he stood so tall above me
Blue eyes they were shining
And his voice was very cold
Said I've had a vision
And you know I'm strong and holy
I must do what I've been told.
So we started up to the mountain
I was running he was walking
He knew I would not hide.

You who sacrifice your children
Forgive me if inquire: just according to whose plan?
A scheme is not a vision
And you never have been tempted
By a demon or a god
You who stand above them now
Your hatchets blunt and bloody
You must not do it any more.

When it all comes down to dust
I will kill you if I must
I will help you if I can

When it all comes down to dust
I will help you if I must
I will kill you if I can