So begins the deadly dance -- the inner war is waged
Mind and matter meet and clash -- all systems engage
You and I were wed in blood and so we'll part the same
Your life is mine; I am the judge -- Warman is my name
I -- I am the essence
You are but flesh
And I -- I have the power
You remember this
I am Warman -- blood and pain won't bring me down
I am Warman -- take the reins and seize the crown
All hail Warman -- enemy be warned, beware
I am Warman -- it's you and me and all is fair
Warman
All these years I've been alive, imprisoned in this cell
No one knows the man inside -- none shall see his private hell
Violent dreams of vengeance are the flames behind the veil
I know that I can end this -- the spirit shall prevail
I -- I am the essence
You are all but flesh
And I -- I have the power
You remember this
I am Warman -- blood and pain won't bring me down
I am Warman -- take the reins and seize the crown
All hail Warman -- enemy be warned, beware
I am Warman -- it's you and me and all is fair
Warman
Bodies wither -- turn to sand
The mask is never true
I'd rather die by my own hand
Than live as you
I am Warman -- blood and pain won't bring me down
I am Warman -- take the reins and seize the crown
All hail Warman -- enemy be warned, beware
I am Warman -- it's you and me and all is fair
Monday, April 25, 2011
Tears Of My Immortal Soul
I walk a lonely road of silent dreams
The echoes of my footsteps shouting back at me
Why should I be surprised -- of all the things I've left behind
The faces that I've worn before still cry
No
Take me back -- take me away
Don't want to see tomorrow
So go
Leave me here just for today
Yesterday will follow
I know the time has come
Listen
Listen close -- tell me you hear
The words I've never spoken
They're here
Written in my eyes with my tears
My soul through windows broken
Somewhere, sometime, somehow
Some souls are never alive
But those that never die
Lose so much more than time
Standing at the stone that marks my earthly bed
Graves are for the living; not the dead
The echoes of my footsteps shouting back at me
Why should I be surprised -- of all the things I've left behind
The faces that I've worn before still cry
No
Take me back -- take me away
Don't want to see tomorrow
So go
Leave me here just for today
Yesterday will follow
I know the time has come
Listen
Listen close -- tell me you hear
The words I've never spoken
They're here
Written in my eyes with my tears
My soul through windows broken
Somewhere, sometime, somehow
Some souls are never alive
But those that never die
Lose so much more than time
Standing at the stone that marks my earthly bed
Graves are for the living; not the dead
Signs Of Life
Like the last of dying autumn
When the leaves, they fall like coloured rain
I await the shock of winter
All I know will be frozen again
I will watch the sky for fire
For the sign in the night that they have come
All around the world we'll shiver
As the hungry devour the sun
Alone is the heart that wanders
But it sees with eternal eyes
Signs of life
It's been kept for a hundred millennia
The secret -- the promise that they'd return
From a place that sleeps in the universe
Where the wheel of creation still turns
There are beings that walk among us
And they carry the knowledge of far away
And I'm haunted by more than the memories
I still hear every word that they say
Alone is the heart that wanders
But it knows with an infinite mind
Signs of life
One alone stands still
As planets shatter
Sees -- feels it all fall again
And nothing matters
It's death and it's life for all
It's now or never
Rise, fly high, crash down
Forever and ever
Skies of eternity hear my cries
But I can't break free
Alone in the universe
Take my soul -- abate this curse
When the leaves, they fall like coloured rain
I await the shock of winter
All I know will be frozen again
I will watch the sky for fire
For the sign in the night that they have come
All around the world we'll shiver
As the hungry devour the sun
Alone is the heart that wanders
But it sees with eternal eyes
Signs of life
It's been kept for a hundred millennia
The secret -- the promise that they'd return
From a place that sleeps in the universe
Where the wheel of creation still turns
There are beings that walk among us
And they carry the knowledge of far away
And I'm haunted by more than the memories
I still hear every word that they say
Alone is the heart that wanders
But it knows with an infinite mind
Signs of life
One alone stands still
As planets shatter
Sees -- feels it all fall again
And nothing matters
It's death and it's life for all
It's now or never
Rise, fly high, crash down
Forever and ever
Skies of eternity hear my cries
But I can't break free
Alone in the universe
Take my soul -- abate this curse
Beyond Redemption
Born of maid -- an act of God to save them from themselves
A mission made for martyrs on a burning trail to Hell
For darkness dictates life on Earth and evil reigns supreme
A world too far polluted and a race you can't redeem
Try
Against all odds you fight
To show the path to light
Behold, the sun shines through
False hope
The sky, it turns to black
At once they turn their backs
The prophecy holds true
No time for redemption for the souls of the depraved
No angel's intervention could save you from the grave
Believe in you; deceive you -- it's a cruel game that they play
The sun will rise tomorrow but the light still fades away
Walk on water, raise the dead, impress them with your gifts
But miracles are fleeting -- not enough to seal the rift
Love and adoration turn to hatred in the end
Denial and betrayal forging enemies from friends
Go
Don't try to make them learn
'Cause they'll only make you burn
And you know that they don't care
Don't wait
There's no chance left for you
For they know not what they do
And God knows they don't care
No time for redemption for the souls of the depraved
No angel's intervention could save you from the grave
Believe in you; deceive you -- it's a cruel game that they play
The sun will rise tomorrow but the light still fades away
And so the stones are cast before the verdict's even in
Unholy guilt in eyes that seek to witness human sin
None dare protest to stop the crime -- objections go unsaid
Gazing blind, a sightless void -- dead observing dead
High
Raised above the crowd
Like thorns that lace your crown
Are eyes that pierce your mind
Die
By the same hands that will pray
To a God that they betrayed
For the saviour of mankind
No time for redemption for the souls of the depraved
No angel's intervention could save you from the grave
Believe in you; deceive you -- it's a cruel game that they play
The sun will rise tomorrow but the dark will cease to fade
A mission made for martyrs on a burning trail to Hell
For darkness dictates life on Earth and evil reigns supreme
A world too far polluted and a race you can't redeem
Try
Against all odds you fight
To show the path to light
Behold, the sun shines through
False hope
The sky, it turns to black
At once they turn their backs
The prophecy holds true
No time for redemption for the souls of the depraved
No angel's intervention could save you from the grave
Believe in you; deceive you -- it's a cruel game that they play
The sun will rise tomorrow but the light still fades away
Walk on water, raise the dead, impress them with your gifts
But miracles are fleeting -- not enough to seal the rift
Love and adoration turn to hatred in the end
Denial and betrayal forging enemies from friends
Go
Don't try to make them learn
'Cause they'll only make you burn
And you know that they don't care
Don't wait
There's no chance left for you
For they know not what they do
And God knows they don't care
No time for redemption for the souls of the depraved
No angel's intervention could save you from the grave
Believe in you; deceive you -- it's a cruel game that they play
The sun will rise tomorrow but the light still fades away
And so the stones are cast before the verdict's even in
Unholy guilt in eyes that seek to witness human sin
None dare protest to stop the crime -- objections go unsaid
Gazing blind, a sightless void -- dead observing dead
High
Raised above the crowd
Like thorns that lace your crown
Are eyes that pierce your mind
Die
By the same hands that will pray
To a God that they betrayed
For the saviour of mankind
No time for redemption for the souls of the depraved
No angel's intervention could save you from the grave
Believe in you; deceive you -- it's a cruel game that they play
The sun will rise tomorrow but the dark will cease to fade
Whom Gods Destroy
One glance at the mask of death
The whispered hush of a shadow's breath
Just one touch could tear your soul away
Scales hanging poised in space
A fragile balance shifting weights
Close to the edge and drawing near the flame
Inside you hold it all
But fear can cheat the brave
And controls your heart and soul
To believe gives endless power
The darkness of the mind
The spell that binds
So tip the scales, but understand
Whom gods destroy, they first make mad
An angel's face -- the devil's hand
Whom gods destroy, they first make mad
Light shines in the darkest way
A brilliance veiled in shades of grey
Tainted gold -- the genius of the fool
Dreams rain down like drops of sun
Flood your senses, one by one
Drown your mind within the golden pool
Inside you've got it all
But light can make you blind
And it rules your heart and soul
To believe gives endless power
The sparkle in your eyes
Another spell that binds
So tip the scales, but understand
Whom gods destroy, they first make mad
An angel's face -- the devil's hand
Whom gods destroy, they first make mad
As mortal heroes crumble, seek the sky
Divinity eternal never dies
Forever faces cast in stone become the gods of flesh and bone
Take your place among them -- choose your side
You cross the dusky line and venture into black
As angels try and fail to pull you back
And spectres of your sanity, they cry out as they die
Fading to their graves behind your eyes
And the vision shines
Vivid colours paint the blackest lie
Great potential you possessed, now ashes in the wind
Scattered by your demons deep within
'Cause power without fail corrupts the saintliest of men
And as it was before will be again
Again, again and again
Portrait of a genius now insane
The whispered hush of a shadow's breath
Just one touch could tear your soul away
Scales hanging poised in space
A fragile balance shifting weights
Close to the edge and drawing near the flame
Inside you hold it all
But fear can cheat the brave
And controls your heart and soul
To believe gives endless power
The darkness of the mind
The spell that binds
So tip the scales, but understand
Whom gods destroy, they first make mad
An angel's face -- the devil's hand
Whom gods destroy, they first make mad
Light shines in the darkest way
A brilliance veiled in shades of grey
Tainted gold -- the genius of the fool
Dreams rain down like drops of sun
Flood your senses, one by one
Drown your mind within the golden pool
Inside you've got it all
But light can make you blind
And it rules your heart and soul
To believe gives endless power
The sparkle in your eyes
Another spell that binds
So tip the scales, but understand
Whom gods destroy, they first make mad
An angel's face -- the devil's hand
Whom gods destroy, they first make mad
As mortal heroes crumble, seek the sky
Divinity eternal never dies
Forever faces cast in stone become the gods of flesh and bone
Take your place among them -- choose your side
You cross the dusky line and venture into black
As angels try and fail to pull you back
And spectres of your sanity, they cry out as they die
Fading to their graves behind your eyes
And the vision shines
Vivid colours paint the blackest lie
Great potential you possessed, now ashes in the wind
Scattered by your demons deep within
'Cause power without fail corrupts the saintliest of men
And as it was before will be again
Again, again and again
Portrait of a genius now insane
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
Rise up -- the time is now upon you
Raise the flag and make a crack in the Earth
Stand tall -- this is all you've ever dreamed of
Show them your pride -- show them what your people are worth
Too long we've been waiting for this moment
All below will tremble in our wake
No more confined to hidden realms of shadows
The paths of our lives are just paths that we make
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Bear the symbol -- you're one of us
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Crown the soldier -- Nazi lust
Take hold -- use the tools of hate for glory
Join the kings collecting spoils of war
All hands can manipulate the future
But only we can reap its endless rewards
So march on -- crush the bones of human weakness
Turn the wheels of this almighty machine
We may die in our quest for domination
But even in death we can wipe the world clean
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Bear the symbol -- you're one of us
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Cleanse all nations -- Holocaust
Be proud of those that bravely fell before you
But heed not words of ghosts in your way
They want nothing but to cloud your mind with visions
Telling you lies as they speak from the grave
So be strong for the man that rules above us
For his dream is all that crafted our wings
And we'll soar to the joy of he the master
See how he smiles as he pulls on the strings
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Burn the symbol -- die with us
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Like all men, from dust to dust
Raise the flag and make a crack in the Earth
Stand tall -- this is all you've ever dreamed of
Show them your pride -- show them what your people are worth
Too long we've been waiting for this moment
All below will tremble in our wake
No more confined to hidden realms of shadows
The paths of our lives are just paths that we make
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Bear the symbol -- you're one of us
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Crown the soldier -- Nazi lust
Take hold -- use the tools of hate for glory
Join the kings collecting spoils of war
All hands can manipulate the future
But only we can reap its endless rewards
So march on -- crush the bones of human weakness
Turn the wheels of this almighty machine
We may die in our quest for domination
But even in death we can wipe the world clean
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Bear the symbol -- you're one of us
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Cleanse all nations -- Holocaust
Be proud of those that bravely fell before you
But heed not words of ghosts in your way
They want nothing but to cloud your mind with visions
Telling you lies as they speak from the grave
So be strong for the man that rules above us
For his dream is all that crafted our wings
And we'll soar to the joy of he the master
See how he smiles as he pulls on the strings
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Burn the symbol -- die with us
Swear the oath -- spill the blood
Like all men, from dust to dust
Higher Planes
There was a time when I looked to you for guidance
I sent you all my prayers -- you only sent me silence
The way was cleared by those that walked before
But roads less travelled called me in a voice that promised more
You steal my dreams -- forbid my eyes to see
And self appointed holy men won't let my soul be free
But ancient lies from an age of long ago
No more condemn me to the flames of Hell below
Oh, oh -- I've longed to touch the sky
Spread these wings and fly -- yeah
Fly on -- break these earthly chains
We'll meet again on higher planes
Fly on -- shed this earthly pain
We'll meet again on higher planes
You shield the truth behind ugly grins of saints
Conceal your shadows with the golden scenes they paint
When did it happen -- where did man go wrong
Demons sold a twisted tale and we bought it all along
I want to solve them -- the riddles in the stars
To hear the secret songs they sing -- the whispers from afar
No cage to hold me -- no prison weaved of sins
This is where the walls fall down -- my way to light begins
Oh, oh -- I've longed to touch the sky
Spread these wings and fly
Fly on -- break these earthly chains
We'll meet again on higher planes
Fly on -- shed this earthly pain
We'll meet again on higher planes
I sent you all my prayers -- you only sent me silence
The way was cleared by those that walked before
But roads less travelled called me in a voice that promised more
You steal my dreams -- forbid my eyes to see
And self appointed holy men won't let my soul be free
But ancient lies from an age of long ago
No more condemn me to the flames of Hell below
Oh, oh -- I've longed to touch the sky
Spread these wings and fly -- yeah
Fly on -- break these earthly chains
We'll meet again on higher planes
Fly on -- shed this earthly pain
We'll meet again on higher planes
You shield the truth behind ugly grins of saints
Conceal your shadows with the golden scenes they paint
When did it happen -- where did man go wrong
Demons sold a twisted tale and we bought it all along
I want to solve them -- the riddles in the stars
To hear the secret songs they sing -- the whispers from afar
No cage to hold me -- no prison weaved of sins
This is where the walls fall down -- my way to light begins
Oh, oh -- I've longed to touch the sky
Spread these wings and fly
Fly on -- break these earthly chains
We'll meet again on higher planes
Fly on -- shed this earthly pain
We'll meet again on higher planes
The Woes Of Atlas
I have the weight of the world on my shoulders
It's plain to see that it's crushing me
Bearing this curse for the sake of tomorrow
No one can say what tomorrow will bring
And I've tried to face this on my own
But it's hard to take on the pain
No more tomorrows
Will see what today brings
I hope in my heart tomorrow won't be there for me
Tomorrow can you not see
I just want to be free
The world keeps on turning -- a rotating burden
Consuming my soul with its cold gravity
I pray this existence will pass me by quickly
'Cause my face of death will be smiling
But I've tried to liberate myself
To be free of this torment and pain
No more tomorrows
Will see what today brings
I hope in my heart tomorrow won't be there for me
Tomorrow why can't you see
I want only to be set free
This time the world will fall down from my shoulders
It's plain to see what's happening to me
If I don't release it, I'll be here tomorrow
If tomorrow's gone, it pleases me
But I've finally freed myself
And at last I fear no more pain
No more tomorrows
Will see what today brings
I know in my heart tomorrow won't be there for me
Tomorrow release me
Vanquish my burden and set my soul free
It's plain to see that it's crushing me
Bearing this curse for the sake of tomorrow
No one can say what tomorrow will bring
And I've tried to face this on my own
But it's hard to take on the pain
No more tomorrows
Will see what today brings
I hope in my heart tomorrow won't be there for me
Tomorrow can you not see
I just want to be free
The world keeps on turning -- a rotating burden
Consuming my soul with its cold gravity
I pray this existence will pass me by quickly
'Cause my face of death will be smiling
But I've tried to liberate myself
To be free of this torment and pain
No more tomorrows
Will see what today brings
I hope in my heart tomorrow won't be there for me
Tomorrow why can't you see
I want only to be set free
This time the world will fall down from my shoulders
It's plain to see what's happening to me
If I don't release it, I'll be here tomorrow
If tomorrow's gone, it pleases me
But I've finally freed myself
And at last I fear no more pain
No more tomorrows
Will see what today brings
I know in my heart tomorrow won't be there for me
Tomorrow release me
Vanquish my burden and set my soul free
Sea Of Tears
The grey of morning shows no sympathy
The black of midnight offers no reprieve
And the sea is green with envy as I think of those that wait back home
Possessive waves rise up to capture me
No prize of glory fame or gold
Could take away this kind of pain
The clouds are merciless and cold
As hammers down the pouring rain
But still we must obey the call
So load the guns and fire
The water claims the ones that fall
The wind grows ever higher
Blood runs red and flows into the sea
Crimson waves that rise to swallow me
Out beyond this sea of tears our freedom shines to guide us home
Fire your cannons -- we can all be free
Explosions crack the noonday sky
And carry into twilight
Followed by the anguished cries
That rise into the night
The promises we left behind
Are all that we have to drive us on
So take the orders -- toe the line
And push this battle into dawn
Blood runs red and flows into the sea
Crimson waves that rise to swallow me
Out beyond this sea of tears our freedom shines to guide us home
Fire your cannons -- we can all be free
Smoke appears to stretch for miles
Turn and fire broadside
Still the inner battle rivals
The war that's on the outside
The winds of change are often cruel
And raking fire takes us
Forever stained to red from blue
The ocean finally claims us
Blood runs red and flows into the sea
Crimson waves forever swallow me
Damned upon this sea of tears -- four hundred ghosts that can't go home
Still your cannons -- dead men can't be free
The black of midnight offers no reprieve
And the sea is green with envy as I think of those that wait back home
Possessive waves rise up to capture me
No prize of glory fame or gold
Could take away this kind of pain
The clouds are merciless and cold
As hammers down the pouring rain
But still we must obey the call
So load the guns and fire
The water claims the ones that fall
The wind grows ever higher
Blood runs red and flows into the sea
Crimson waves that rise to swallow me
Out beyond this sea of tears our freedom shines to guide us home
Fire your cannons -- we can all be free
Explosions crack the noonday sky
And carry into twilight
Followed by the anguished cries
That rise into the night
The promises we left behind
Are all that we have to drive us on
So take the orders -- toe the line
And push this battle into dawn
Blood runs red and flows into the sea
Crimson waves that rise to swallow me
Out beyond this sea of tears our freedom shines to guide us home
Fire your cannons -- we can all be free
Smoke appears to stretch for miles
Turn and fire broadside
Still the inner battle rivals
The war that's on the outside
The winds of change are often cruel
And raking fire takes us
Forever stained to red from blue
The ocean finally claims us
Blood runs red and flows into the sea
Crimson waves forever swallow me
Damned upon this sea of tears -- four hundred ghosts that can't go home
Still your cannons -- dead men can't be free
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