14 years behind these bars 12 foot square of cold cement I've lost nearly everything For a crime of which I'm innocent For all my sufferings Lie in momentary pain While the wait of an endless glory Still remains to me ( ) ( ) Dead man walking down the halls To meet a mess of wood and wire You lead me where men fear to tread Towards the thing I most desire For all my sufferings Lie in momentary pain While the wait of an endless glory Still remains Throw the switch on I know you ain't got a choice The dawn is coming All is well, I will rejoice