Up Through the Ashes Lyrics

Lyric discussion by kyrusosis 

Cover art for Up Through the Ashes lyrics by Kamelot

Yeah this is one of my favorites. Its from the view point of Pontius Pilate once the jewish leaders hand Jesus over. Even though Pilate finds no fault in Jesus he brings him before the people and a murderer.

Pontius is asking for forgiveness and salvation from Jesus.

what does Pilate means by, "an eye for an eye" ?