Cry for the Moon (The Embrace That Smothers Part IV) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Auryn 

Cover art for Cry for the Moon (The Embrace That Smothers Part IV) lyrics by Epica

Judging by the song lyrics, it is no doubt about abuse to children in the Catholic Church. Right there is one reason I don't believe in the Christian (etc) god; all of the hypocrisy.

And yes, the last line is about them 'washing away their sins' through confession or holy water.