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Virtues
01:12
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It’s my greatest virtue.
It’s my heart personified.
I’ve lost no time, wasted no moments,
Performing what I’ve resolved.
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Evaluate
03:02
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Placed in front of my eyes, I see the hurt, the divine, the light.
I hear the song of the hopeless; I can thank you for that.
Before the night takes us, we see a blessing in disguise.
In the face of adversity, we’ll hold our hands up high.
Delay the discoveries; it’s for the greater good.
An answer may be gained, but we’ll just ask for more.
We’ll pray for mercy, pray for another way to live.
The only way to stop this fate is, to be content living in bliss.
The blood will be washed from your eyes,
It will be clear soon.
Planted somewhere in your mind,
Is the key to this grandeur.
Belay my judgment, and you will see.
A simple answer is too much to ask for.
True happiness comes from a hidden answer.
They say ignorance is bliss but isn’t that what we want?
Delay the discoveries; it’s for the greater good.
An answer may be gained, but we’ll just ask for more.
We’ll pray for mercy, pray for another way to live.
The only way to stop this fate is, to be content living in bliss.
The scales must be tipped to reveal the truth.
Do you believe me now?
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Mortality
03:37
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This world you have created has blossomed into a horrible nightmare.
It started beautiful, but you’ve all destroyed it with your ignorance and hate.
Now it’s all out of control, it’s not in your hands anymore.
But I don’t have to worry; I’ve made my own escape.
My creation is one of possibility (hope and serenity)
Humanity seems to look down upon my dream, but I strive towards that goal.
Never ending conflicts amidst the people show no hope of survival.
For this reason, let’s run away, escape into my reality.
Few of those are worthy of seeing my vision; the masterpiece that I have built.
It’s beyond comprehension for the average mind.
Take a walk through my realm, you’ll end up left behind.
Unable to make sense of what has been placed in front of your eyes (in front of your eyes).
My creation is one of possibility (hope and serenity)
Humanity seems to look down upon my dream, but I strive towards that goal.
Maybe another plague could be positive for this world we live in.
It could erase the lesser beings, only the strong will prevail.
Abandonment of humanity from a location will bring out its beauty.
You’ll never survive with such animosity.
You’ll never thrive without tranquility.
You’ll never go on with the crutch of mortality.
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Delusions
03:20
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You’ll never make it out alive with all the misery you hold.
You place all of your trust into higher powers to get your answers.
And the answers you receive will be far from the ones you seek.
You’re on a path without salvation; your nightmares will come true.
Your faith has been founded upon fables and mythologies.
If god has spoken, why is the world not convinced?
The hands that help are far better than the lips that pray.
Nothing is more absurd than the doctrine of the trinity.
If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities.
Forget your savior, believe in yourself.
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5. |
Interlude
01:55
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Defiance
03:25
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You’re turning out to be all that you promised you weren’t.
A liar, a pig led by desires of greed and self-worth.
You’re just like every other leader out there, corrupted by power.
Your true form has shown, and we won’t stand by to watch.
‘O captain, great captain,
Can’t you see what you’re doing to us?
You’re steering us even closer into the storm,
Risking the lives of your loyal crew for your gold.
Scream with me, mutiny!
Make him bleed, butchery!
To his knees, we’ll make him fall!
We will bring an uprising!
Is your greed strong enough to sacrifice yourself?
You must realize that you won’t even be able to claim this prize.
These waves can sweep you overboard before you even get close.
If the waters don’t tame you, the winds surely will.
You’re turning out to be our final deceiver.
A lying pig led by desires of greed and self-worth.
You’re steering us even closer into the storm,
Risking the lives of your loyal crew for your gold.
Scream with me, mutiny!
Make him bleed, butchery!
To his knees, we’ll make him fall!
We will bring an uprising!
Your unjust reign has finally come to an end.
We can move to a new era of living, a new time of glory.
Captain, captain, captain, great captain.
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Recovery
03:51
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Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits.
Push beyond the possible and make no compromises.
You need to breathe, you need to see, you need to realize
The only way to move on is to take my advice.
I told you to wait for me;
I said I’ll help you through your misery.
I told you that I’d be there;
I’d get you over this bump in the road.
It’s a difficult path, a worthwhile end to a miserable route.
This road will carry us home, so just push your way through.
Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits.
Push beyond the possible and make no compromises.
You need to breathe, you need to see, you need to realize
The only way to move on is to take my advice.
The road to recovery
is paved with temptations,
Just keep to yourself,
uphold your control.
Leaving your state of comfort may be intimidating, but bear with the fear.
It’s worth it to prevail and overcome this torture.
They never said that this road will be easy,
If you’re not careful you’ll stumble and fall.
Think of the future before you decide to give up,
Expose yourself to danger if you want to make a change.
You may be afraid of getting burned, go ahead, dive into the fire.
It’s the only way to change your life; it’s the only way to make it through.
I am your savior, the gatekeeper.
The keyholder to your destiny.
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