Wrath Upon Eden - The Wake Of Tragedy

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Take hold of the truth, the truth you have failed to know

Through passing years of desolation

Do you still fight the agony that grows

From the pain of a life lost long ago?

Is there such thing as innocence, when we are born guilty?

Taught to confide in silence, but not to comprehend

Beneath the surface lies, a confession waiting to be told

Awaken your soul from isolation, and see it all unfold

Are you still with me?

Are you still alive?

Don’t let go, keep breathing

How can I invert the hands of time?

We are forever fading, like statues that wither through time

And even without a perfect image, we have created and designed

Forgiveness for all your darkest blessings

In the absence of a silver lining

Judgment, fear not for we are refined

Only in fragments are our fates intertwined

Locked inside a heart filled with shame

An obsession one that is parallel to a moth and a flame

We are all slaves to an idea that we will never find

Until we disappear

Are you still with me?

Are you still alive?

Don’t let go, keep breathing

How can I invert the hands of time?

And away we go

Cascading like snow

Subsisting till spring

Yet we feel the sting

Because at times it feels like

The rain won't stop!

But you gave me hope

As a weapon

To tear down the walls

Of this perdition

And through the storm you have raised me

When the wreckage clears, you still draw me nearer

Through the storm you have raised me

Despite all my fears, I still find that

You, have saved me

You are my hero

You give your love, without condition

Through turbulent times and tribulations

You taught me that there’s more to life, than self destruction

You gave me clarity to see things from a different view

How could I ever repay you?

My protector, my greatest friend

You made me, the person I am

And through the storm you have raised me

When the wreckage clears, you still draw me nearer

Through the storm you have raised me

Despite all my fears, I still find that

You, have saved me

You are my hero

Nothing in this world feels right

Too far gone, oh God please take back that night

‘Cause I can't comprehend living the rest of this life

Without you here feels like the sun burnt out

And all that is light, was stained a charcoal grey

With no end to this heartache in sight

We wipe away our tears just long enough

To see you shining down from heaven bright

Another day, trying to mask the trauma

Disconnect from reality, while the walls close around us

Falling further away, grasping onto what's left of my sanity

Only time, separates you from me

Until we meet again

I will sing for you, in memory

I will sing for you, in the wake of tragedy

I will sing for you, in memory

I will sing for you, in the wake of tragedy

Nothing in this world feels right

Too far gone, oh God please take back that night

‘Cause I can't comprehend living the rest of this life

Without you here feels like the sun burnt out

And all that is light, was stained a charcoal grey

With no end to this heartache in sight

We wipe away our tears

Until we meet again

I will sing for you, in memory

I will sing for you, in the wake of tragedy

I will sing for you, in memory

I will sing for you, in the wake of tragedy

How was I supposed to know, was I supposed to know

That you were slipping further from tomorrow?

How am I supposed to live, how do I forgive

Myself for letting you slip into your sorrow?

How was I supposed to know

That this would be last time, I’d see your face

That this was our last embrace?

And through so many years, you helped me find my way

If I had a second chance, I'd tell you that I love you everyday

‘Cause in my life you were there to take the pain away

But now that you're gone, there's a darkness, that can't be explained

Closing in around me now, why is this your elegy?

Was it all for nothing?

Left here to die trusting, that you'd come back for me

Drowning in this sea

Abandoned, lost, and broken

I've fallen apart, the shards of my heart

Break the skin; I will bleed forever from within

I won't let you go

I can't let you go

Wake me up and tell me, I'm no longer dreaming

Because the things that I have seen, are menacing, weakening

I’m caught in a web of lies, this nightmare, I'm screaming

And through the years, we walked side by side

Never facing the pain we kept inside

For far too long, we stood silent

And now I’m here, wishing that I could have found the words

To break the silence

Nothing, in this world feels right

No end, to this heartache in sight

Because without you here, the world is so cold

And the story of your life, left empty pages untold

So, I will sing for you

I will sing for you

I will sing for you

In memory, in memory

Nothing, could prepare me for what went wrong

I can’t believe that you’re really gone

No one can ease the pain, I’m breaking in two

No one can explain, why your name haunts me

Through and through

I will sing for you

I will sing for you

I will sing for you

In memory, in memory

I’ve been left behind in a barren world

Confined to the still frames in my mind

Though I’ve been cast away, exiled into eternity

I swear to you, my love will never be led astray

As I lay here, underneath the stars

Exploring constellations I feel the presence of your heart

Guide me, through the darkness

Save me, from this abyss

Still I watch, as night becomes day

And the skies grow,

A much more comforting grey

I watch, as false pride proves my ignorance

I never stood a chance

I watch, as the coming storm begins to claim me

And wash my sins away

I watch, as the sun slowly burns out

And dissipates a simple notion of my fate

Is this my last goodbye, closure in disguise?

Will I find my way home or am I cursed to roam the unknown?

Am I too blind to see, the beauty in front of me?

Open your eyes to the world above, even through a life of hate

There will always be love

Cleanse this tragedy, baptized in a blood red sea

Torn from agony, this pain we endure is just temporary

This life was never meant to become a burden

But in time we lost our path and sense of direction

Following the footsteps of failures along the way

Burning the bridges that would lead us out of misery

The only thing that keeps us marching on

Is the hope that one day we'll see through the veil of deception

To find serenity, in a world we cannot see

A place for you and me, to sing hymns of infinity

Why do we choose to suffer such a fate?

Trying to find our place in the world

Why do we choose to listen and obey?

The lies that condemn all of our morals

Find me; lift me up to better days

Let me trace the lines that define the existence of grace

We are kept in fear to remind us that we're alone

So vague and unclear, the future remains unknown

A haunting silence will be our only serenade

But I am not afraid, I AM NOT AFRAID!

Blood spilled on sacred ground

Like a shepherd that herds the sheep around a false crown

We recite an ancient verse to break this curse

But still we wait for the worst, pray for the worst

And as the ashes fall the earth is burned

But we still stand forever tall

It's all over, we will grow older

Never listen to their lies they remain silent

Because they've got something to hide

But we know now there's something on our side

Hopeless, the world decays

Blind to our mortality, we create counterfeit catastrophes

Lives lost, blood is spilt yet we feel no shame

Without guilt, baptized in filth, we'll burn in the flames

How did we become this way

We deny and defy the testament of saints

Deceiving ourselves, we believe that we are not blame

Lightning fills the sky, and terror starts to reign

Hopeless, our fate remains

Long blind to our mortality, we've transcended hypocrisy

Lives lost, blood is spilt, yet we feel no shame

Without guilt, the earth wilts, dying in vain

The dawn of a new day

Ignore the signs, death awaits

We're out of time, we can't change our fate

There's no where to run, we can't escape

Desecration of the soul

Armageddon as it was foretold

Salvation is the only the stronghold

Face truth, as our bodies turn cold

How did we become this way

We deny and defy the testament of saints

Deceiving ourselves, we believe that we are not blame

Fire fills the sky, and heaven descends with rage

Take pride in what you have to give

Make the decision to improve the life that you live

Take a look into the mirror

Realize what you see is not just a sad picture

Believe in trust and learn to forgive

Confess your mistakes and embrace something positive

I've watched the waves

Crash at your feet time and time again

Waiting for the day

You're weak so they can drag you in

Resolve, though you may fall draw a line in the sand

Resist the pull; ‘cause in this world your one in a million

They cannot hold us down

We will prevail when the absence of light is found

Focus in and listen, to the sound

We are with you when darkness surrounds

Open your heart and wash away these darkened memories

We will guard you from your pain and casualty

Beneath our wings lay your head to rest

As you will hope and pray for a remedy

They cannot hold us down

We will prevail when the absence of light is found

Focus in and listen to the sound

We are with you when darkness surrounds

Take a chance, to find recovery

And when you stop to take a glance

You’ll finally understand how far you can see

You’re worth more than you will know

Don’t be afraid to let it all show

And when you feel like letting go

Just remember you’re in control

Plagued, our hearts have been for so long

En-caged, in lies leading us further from

Your praise, is something I’ve just begun to

Crusade, to the kingdom of absolution

I have found shelter somewhere in your arms

Only your love illuminates the darkness

Of light, I have become

Thrown to the lions, fear not for I am strong

I will cast out the titan, the beast will be undone

The beast will be undone

I will wage, war on evil men, the wicked will kneel before my

Blade, blood will stain the land, they will be condemned and

Slain, victorious we will stand, eradicating their transgressions

Oh, glorious perfection, I will serve as your champion

I have found shelter

Somewhere in your arms

Only your love illuminates the darkness

Of light, I have become

Undone!