[Verse 1] Amnon becomes consumed with desire for his half-sister Tamar. Jonadab devises a plan involving feigned illness and Tamar's care. Tamar comes to Amnon's house and makes cakes before him. He seizes her despite her plea against folly and dishonor. [Pre-Chorus] No answer came to quiet every fear, Only the weight of all that had drawn near. [Chorus] Tamar's Desolation, carry this grief through night, Tears have weight beneath the fading light. Truth still speaks when comfort has grown thin, And faith keeps breathing where the wounds begin. [Verse 2] Tamar tears her royal garment, puts ashes on her head. Absalom receives her into his house and tells her to remain silent. David hears of the outrage and becomes very angry. Two years later Absalom holds sheep-shearing festivities at Baal-hazor. [Bridge] Absalom orders his servants to strike Amnon when his heart is merry with wine. The king's sons flee as a false report says all have been killed. Jonadab explains that only Amnon died according to Absalom's settled purpose. Absalom flees to Geshur, and David mourns before longing for his return. [Final Chorus] Tamar's Desolation, carry this grief through night, Tears have weight beneath the fading light. Truth still speaks when comfort has grown thin, And faith keeps breathing when the night grows thin. [Outro] The night remained, but truth remained as well. Not every wound was given words to tell.