Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes (Reissue)

Mate Ka Moris Ukun Rasik An

Poetry From Pain

Tombstone

Meds

"Beyond the Void" - the internal struggle

Verse 1:
Staring at the stars, they're burning cold and dead
A billion years of silence screaming in my head
I clench my fists against this cosmic grinding wheel
Is there a hand that guides us, or is nothing real?

The prophets speak of purpose, but I'm drowning in the doubt
These chains of flesh and time won't let my spirit out
I'm reaching through the darkness for a sign I can't define
Is there meaning in this chaos, or just the march of time?

Chorus:
Show me there's more than endless pain!
More than the void that calls my name!
I won't believe we're born to break
There's got to be more at stake!
(Beyond the void, I'm searching still)
(Beyond the void, I'm bending will)

Verse 2:
They say that faith's a fortress, but mine's built on sand
Every question that I'm asking makes it harder to stand
The universe is silent, but my soul is screaming loud
If there's a divine creator, won't You part these clouds?

I've seen the weak devoured, watched the innocent decay
How can there be redemption in this merciless display?
But something in my chest won't let the ember die
A whisper saying "hold on," though I don't know why

Chorus:
Show me there's more than endless pain!
More than the void that calls my name!
I won't believe we're born to break
There's got to be more at stake!
(Beyond the void, I'm searching still)
(Beyond the void, I'm bending will)

Bridge:
In the silence... I am listening
In the darkness... something's glistening
Maybe grace... is in the reaching
Maybe truth... is in the seeking

Breakdown:
I refuse to bow to nothing!
I refuse to call this all!
If we're meant for more than suffering
Then I'm ready for the call!

Final Chorus:
There has to be more than endless pain!
More than the void that knows my name!
I won't surrender to the break — There's everything at stake!
(Beyond the void, I'm standing tall)
(Beyond the void, I'll give my all)

Outro:
Show me... there's something more...

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