Ashes

Verse 1

I’ve always known that I was different; a fact that left my mother proud
My entire life I’ve struggled to fit in; I could never click with any crowd
I was a victim of my father’s sin; yet I’ve become a better person now
I’ve learned not to show what I have within; I’ve learned to question the why and the how.

Sacrifices have cost me blood, sweat and tears; I’ve managed to find the light
So much suffering has taken away my fears; I no long shy away from a fight
I’ve learned not to trust everything that I hear; sometimes I can’t even trust my own sight
I protect those whom I hold dear; don’t expect much, my standards have risen to new heights.

Chorus 1

My pain and despair have gone with the ashes
Countless betrayals forbid me from giving second chances
I’ve been hurt and I’ve cried; now it’s time to smile
I happily embrace what’s left of my inner child.

Verse 2

I’ve grown weary of superficiality; most people only care about material goods
The only constant thing is stupidity; when taking decisions, few think about whether they should…
…take it, yet I guess it’s just me; I often wish that I could…
…fake it, the idea of irresponsibility; I hide my face underneath this thick hood.

Countless thoughts run through my mind; I never stop thinking
I’m often surprised by what I find; Average Joe’s still obedient, even though he’s sinking
To succeed, there’s no room for being kind; demons ask for forgiveness, all the while still sinning
The darkness tries to drown those that shine; corruption is what I’ll be extinguishing.

Chorus 2

Gone are the lies as they burn up in ashes
Even my soul must be judged before it passes…
…from this world to the next; I’ll reach heaven
Evil must carry out its sentence.