THE FUNERAL PYRE LYRICS

1. Thieves

Thieves
Taking what is wrongfully theirs
All to be accepted in the modern world
Too scared, to right, the wrong
We cower amongst ourselves
Viewed as slaves to the powerful
Corrupted from day one
Their machines thrive on
Stealing from those with nothing to lose
Waiting until the iron fist punishes
Or until we've paid our mortal toll
Spare from their web of deceit
Treachery will always run deep, amongst the thieves

2. Black Earth

A field poised to create life
To bring a depression unlike any
Does this thirst ever become satisfied?
I gain more but feel nothing
My heart pains, yearning for more
Empty and desolate, nothing can survive
My hunger to persecute
For we are losing all, nothing is real
The darkness below the surface
It's crude life that creates misery
Eaten alive by a force
That allows not to joy or happiness
I must walk the destiny of solitude
The path of unwelcomed
For we are losing all, nothing is real

3. The Gathering Bones

We are here again, watching the bones gather
Collecting in the sands of the world
Nothing is sacred, no one is privileged
Shrouded by the smoke of war
The mortar of our countries
Is made with human bones
Watch as the architecture falls
Crumbling on the wealth of the old
Society is ruined by filth and greed
Are we falling apart?
Apathy, the most common ally
It filters through the streets
All encompassing, while we build faulty structures
Designed by those willing to let us die
I am not a victim, nor a coward to face the architect

4. Wounds

[Guest vocals by Makh Daniels of Apiary]

There isn't a word
That can explain the wounds
Dwelling beneath my skin
I loathe the mere sight of my existence
It's a bleak understanding
Between my flesh and reality
Muscle on bone
The blade slicing my skin
Irrelevant to my wounds
I cannot face the light
Disconnect with what I am
What I have become
No passion, no hope
I live not to see another day
Hoping that day grows dark
The scars have calloused the wounds

5. These Ties That Bind

From beginning to end
The cycle continues
When will it die
What constricts it of pain
All that i want
Dies

These tides that bind
All alone to break
These tides that bind
All alone to break

A cast destroyer
All prime
Frustration beware the signs
The death of all man kind

These tides that bind
All alone to break
These tides that bind
All alone to break
These tides that bind
All alone to break

Anger was sought
While waiting
Anger was sought
While waiting

[Solo]

It has been this way forever
The one that runs through the sand spell
Dying for a bone sprain
There is no strategy
To this madness
I will center
There is no strategy
To this madness
I will center

6. Arches Of Existence

Ending the way it begins
You are alone
Passing through the arches of existence
Struggling to find what it means
Time, is infinite
We are but fragments, miniscule to time
No reason, or purpose, just suffering
Your weakened soul begging for mercy
We have been given the ultimate life sentence
To wast away, until ash
The wind speaks volumes of stories
Of triumph and defeat
Time is wisdom and pain
Each breath lost in it's surroundings
This is the end
Inhale it's glory, feel it's remorse

7. When The Light Ends

There is no light ahead
Your ignorance has ruined you
Come too many times
Fear invoked under your skin
When you come close to death
Repent for your sins
But it's cold
The perpetual darkness surrounds your life
No escape, the ghost haunt
You claim to see what awaits you
But you're just blind
Corrupted by the beliefs you hold onto
Salvation does not exist
Following a blank image
I hunt your flock
To watch the blood stain your skin
Your salvation does not exist

8. Devourer

Nothing can replace, what damage is done
Spewing from your mouth
Like locusts clouding the sky
Venomous and painful
Puncturing this giant wall
It will not hold
Words as weapons
An onslaught, that I cannot win
I sit, wondering if I can heal, but my battle is lost
Sorrow, oh sorrow, how do we withstand this test of strength?
My legs cannot sustain this weight
Crushing all that stands
Devourer, devourer
My battle is lost

9. Ghost Walker

Walking and haunting, unable to be seen
Murderous ways take hold
I cannot be found
I walk alone
You hunt consistently
Did you ever have a chance?
Following the path I lead
Be my sheep, I the shepherd
Convincing you of my existence
But you are unaware of how real this is
The streets see my shadow
It is not for human eyes
As I walk at night
The scent grow deep
You can feel my presence on your skin
How do you hunt, what you cannot see?
This is no place for you
I lead you to slaughter
Weary of my wrath
The sheep follow my lead







THE FUNERAL PYRE LYRICS