Can we say that we are free,
our hands are bound and voices silent.
Im sure it’s not a dream,
I am awake, my eyes are open.
I cant accept and wont concede
in aftermath we find redemption.
The causes that are seized,
and disguised as revolution.

Verse 2:

Quell the rage that deeply seethes
the extremes of these devotions.
Dismantle a machine,
the device of their creation.
I cant accept and wont concede
that this is who we are.
The conflict that is seized
and disguised as greater notions.
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Chorus:

To the songs that sing of glory and the brave
Are we dreaming there are better days to come?
When will the banners and the victory parades
celebrate the day a better world is won?

On the day the storm has just begun
I will still hope there are better days to come.

Verse 3:

In the face of what I say
my words would turn to anger.
Malevolence in need
cannot provide direction.
I wont accept this thought
that this is who we are.
Positions never change,
losing all forward motion.

Verse 4:

Hamper that which deeply seethes,
temper your devotion.
Dismantle the machine,
the device of you conviction.
Cant accept and wont concede
that this is who we are.
The conflict that is seized
and disguised as greater notions.

Chorus:

To the songs that sing of glory and the brave
Are we dreaming there are better days to come?
When will the banners and the victory parades
celebrate the day a better world is won?

To the songs that sing of glory and the brave
Are we dreaming there are better days to come?
When will the banners and the victory parades
celebrate the day a better world is won?

On the day
the storm has just begun
I will still hope
there are better days to come.

On the day
the storm has just begun
I will still hope
there are better days to come.

Verse 1:

The carousel begins to slow, I take my chances
So far removed, I fail to see
The recklessness I’ve shown in all my words and deeds
The good in other souls I never fail to see

Chorus 1:
Can you see the light – As far as the eyes can see
From this point above the world – Where mortals dare their destiny
As it radiates, may I witness open-eyed
Let me remain where there is light

Chorus 2:
In want of courage – It is as a shield for me
In want of hope – It reassures and carries me
As it radiates, may I witness open-eyed
Let me remain where there is light

Verse 2:

Letting go was never easy
Risking all for what I wanted, never needed
Deliberated whether I should serve the cause of greater things
As we moved worlds apart

(Chorus 1)

Silent part:

The greatest words would still fail me now.
These emotions I cannot describe.
I want to be where I don’t need to hide myself
And remain there until the end of time.

The gods play games with mortal hearts
As the carousel goes ‘round.
As I looked on, I saw the crowds
who gathered walk away.

(Chorus 1)
(Chorus 2)

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