We steer through fields of dancing shadows on the floor
sun sleeps deeper, air tastes thinner
Above, a scourge of starlings sharp as arrows soar
dusk yields sooner, hide till summer
Can you feel a hunger deep within?
The changing seasons won't revoke your sins
A shell to stop the world from looking in
The barricade you built just looks too thin
When your bridges are burned
No direction to turn
Has your lesson been learned?
Breathe again, don't pretend
Chains like these don't just break away
We're fleeing restless feelings, leave them in our trail
I will let go, you're still holding
When shed of trite misgivings, healing shall prevail
Give heed to euphoria's calling
Can you feel a hunger deep within?
The changing season won't revoke your sins
A shell to stop the world looking in
The barricade you built just looks too thin
When your bridges are burned
No direction to turn
Has your lesson been learned?
Breathe again, don't pretend
Stains like these wont just wash away
Breathe again, time won't mend
these entangled maladies
Do you remember when a boy of only ten
was taken out into a field and make to spin the wheel?
A life mapped out for him; his face a panicked grin
He lifts his hands up to the light; the serpent takes a bite
With venom sinking in, a gun is pa**ed to him
A family circles, looking down; his eyes roll back, he starts to fall
A palisade or a prison?
You choose; which of the two?
Another grave or forbearance of the truth?
A palisade or a prison?
You choose; which of the two?
To stay a slave or awaken with the few?