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The Wretched King
03:49
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The self-appointed king reigns only through disapproval
Repeat after me, "with liberty and justice for all"
The self-appointed king reigns only through disapproval
Repeat after me, "with liberty and justice for all"
He steals wealth from the sick; corporatocracy will do his bidding
Manipulating we the people; draining us of all sense of security
The question is not how we go back; the question is how do we go on
Under his decree we are no longer self-sufficient
The question is not how we go back; the question is how do we go on
Under his decree we are no longer one
You will be force fed one meal a day; a prescription to keep you quiet
To keep your fucking mouth shut; to resist is to be obliterated
Under his decree we will fall to our knees
For the first time in my life, I've realized my calling
He will be dethroned, his crown will shatter like glass
Singlehandedly, we'll rebuild from the ground up
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2. |
The Controller
02:57
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I can see you lurking in the shadows
And sometimes, I swear I can feel your breathe on my neck
I can hear your voice shouting to me
And I can see your outline at the foot of my bed
It all started when I was just a child
And you told me that you were my friend
But I was skeptical at first
It's hard to trust a man without expression
And now I see you in my nightmares and in my dreams
Just waiting for me
No one believes me, even when you're chanting to me
They say you're just a disease
You tell me to mutilate; to ravish the world
You tell me that I'm worthless; that I have no control
But I know you're not there
They tell me it's all in my head
But you're so real to me
So I'll take a pill, throw on a smile and blend with society
So I'll take a pill, throw on a smile and blend with the rest
But it pains me, and the effects lessen in time
Am I a freak? What's wrong with me?
You're like a demon inside; nothing I do will rid me of you
Another bitter pill
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3. |
Dark Passenger
04:41
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Somebody save me!
I can feel it inside; growing stronger
Trying to break out of my skin
I must overcome this monster; for he will be the end of me
I can't hide who I am, I can't hide who I've become
Or who's within me; a dark passenger
Thriving on the sins he lusts for;
A drive to take all that can be taken
It’s sickening, these desires I withhold
Rlease this beast from me
Performing rituals with my soul on the line
I'm ready to give it all to be rid of this
I feel like I'm wearing a mask to hide the monster I am
My heart is racing and my veins are showing
Oh God, it's happening again
The true colors of this beast will surface
And I will be helpless to stop it; I will be helpless
I can feel it deep inside; I can't hide who I've become
This dark passenger is taking over me
The voices in my head are commanding me
I can't take it anymore, somebody save me
I can feel it inside; growing stronger
Trying to break out of my skin
I must overcome this monster; for he will be the end of me
I can't hide who I am, I can't hide who I've become
Who is within me; the beast taking control of me
I'll end it all just to calm the voices
Peace will be upon me at last
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4. |
Colossus
03:05
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We are a sickly race of people fighting for nothing
A slab of land or maybe a slice of bread
But in the end, none of it matters
We have nothing; we never will
Greed flows through our veins
A penny worked for is not a penny earned
We are slaves; an embodiment of what they see fit
Freedom is just a dream
Dare to resist and you'll understand
They'll lock you behind bars
Shun you for your beliefs
Look down on the abnormal
Oppose the enlightened
The only ones with the power to change are already in control
We have no say; we are powerless; we have nothing
We are falling victim to a hierarchy
It's time to tear it down; to wreak havoc to the establishment
This is a world worth living in, let's take it back
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The Paragon of Deceit
03:26
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I am the architect of your troubled mind
I search for purpose but find nothing of use
I am a ghost and nowhere is home
I scribble my final words on blood-stained parchment
Frantically whispering prayers to God
A hopeless endeavor; For I am too lost to be found
I curse my life with every word I speak
I plan my fate with every though I think
I cut deeper with every step I take
Digging my grave with every move I make
I am torn between the kingdoms of heaven and hell
Quartered by angels and demons
I am but a vessel, an extension of his blackened sway
God take me away, but the devil does not fight fair
God no longer hears a word I say
Imprisoned in my own mind; a tortured soul I remain
I've cursed my life
God no longer hears a word I say
Imprisoned in my own mind
There is no devil on my shoulder; for he has made his home in me
I am the paragon of deceit; I'm the epitome of ruination
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6. |
The Age of Apathy
06:15
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That veil may cover your face, but it will never hide who you are
You're going to rob this man of everything he's worked for
You're pathetic; you've wasted your whole life on your back
Having everything given to you
Did you ever stop to think that maybe you're the problem?
The one degrading yourself; corrupting this world
This once-precious humanity has reverted back to an animal-like state
We've gone to far to change this world back to how it was before
But we must press on and eliminate corruption
But what if it's too late?
You told her you loved her
But once you knew she carried your child, not another word was spoken
You're a fucking low life
She came to you in fear and you left her there bruised and broken
Her blood and tears will haunt her for the rest of her life
Did you ever stop and think that you're the problem?
The one degrading yourself and corrupting this world
Did you ever stop to think that you're the problem?
The one degrading yourself and corrupting this world
Pray and hold on to a sliver of faith
But in the back of your head you know no one hears you
You're just hoping that, maybe someday, someone will save you
Just fucking save yourself; stand up and save yourself
Stop looking for a handout, this is your life
War; fucking war
The values of the lives are less than the values of the beliefs
This once-precious humanity has reverted back to an animal-like state
We've gone to far to change this world back to how it was before
But we must press on and eliminate corruption
But what if it's too late?
Men killing men to put a penny in their pocket
Children tormenting other children until they're on the brink of death
Will we ever stop to think that maybe we're the problem?
The ones losing ourselves and corrupting this world
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7. |
Hymn of a Martyr
05:12
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I'll stand up for what I believe even if it kills me
People have grown weak and give into anything they're told
My spine is strong; I won't back down; I'll never fucking bow to you
Take a whip to my back and scar me with unjust punishment
You're weak and close-minded to reality
Why are so afraid of change? You're running things into the ground
Or are you just afraid of being overthrown?
Screams and torture are the only sounds heard from my desolate cell
Locked away from the world in my own personal hell
I don't regret it, and I won't take it back
A corrupt system too afraid to be exposed; I feel the need to tell the world
But you silence my mouth and beat me until I'm on the brink of death
And you tell me, over and over, to just shut up; to shut my fucking mouth
I'll never back down; I'll never fucking bow to you
No more; I am a martyr
Being punished for what I believe; being punished for who I am
I am a martyr
Screams and torture are the only sounds heard from my desolate cell
Locked away from the world in my own personal hell
I'll never see the light of day again
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The Family Name
04:39
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Displace the blame, try to turn back the clock, you are the very embodiment of shame
You are the Sheppard abandoning his flock, disgracing the family name
And even if I’m wrong, I’ll never say that you were right, you left us all to rot; you left us all to rot
I’ve been searching for answers; I’ve been searching for solace, the truth
Your words ring loud in the back of my head, eating me alive
I still remember when you said I won’t amount to anything
Even if you were right, I won’t believe in you
You’re a liar, you’re a traitor, you’re a fucking coward; you have nothing to be proud of
You will leave no legacy, no one will remember you
My memories of you are clouded by your betrayal
Leaving me no hope, kicking me when I was down, when I was down
Walking out was the worst thing you could have done, leaving us with nothing
Leaving us starving, you never fucking cared
I’ve been searching for answers; I’ve been searching for solace
Your words ring loud in the back of my head, eating me alive
I still remember when you said I won’t amount to anything
Even if you were right, I won’t believe in you
I never wanna see your face again til it’s drained of color and buried six feet underground
Here’s to the discontinuation of your family name, death is coming for you; staring you in the face
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9. |
Abandonment
05:10
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I am the destroyer of worlds
I'll show no mercy so don't even try to stop me
My lust for blood is beyond your control
Time has awakened something deep inside me
There's no turning back; this isn't a fucking game
I'll lay you all to waste; time's taken it's toll on me
I remember everything; everything you did to me
When I was just a boy
Cigarette burns, abandonment, it's all the same to me
I'll break out of this shell to claim every soul I see
Cigarette burns, abandonment, it's all neglect to me
I'll break out of this shell to claim every soul I see
Some might say that I'm a madman
I'd just say that I'm fucked in the head
It's your fault, mother dearest
Are you proud of your little boy now?
I am the destroyer of worlds
I'll show no mercy don't even try to stop me
My lust for blood is beyond your control
Time has awakened something deep in me
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