For how much longer must I bleed Into the soil before I see The one who holds the blade is me. For how much longer must I stand In destiny’s uncertain sands Before I find stability.
One spark among the embers One voice against surrender. One dream that’s worth defending One drought that’s never ending.
Ignore the underlying cause Among the thousand last hurrahs Where every promise is a lie. Externalize the blame for now Voice of reason disavowed A slave to all that I decried.
One spark among the embers One voice against surrender. One dream that’s worth defending One drought that’s never ending.
I wear a stranger’s face Not so different from my own. But all the steps that I retrace Left me wounded and alone.
For how much longer must I burn Until I’m able to discern The root of all this suffering. For how much longer must I flee These harsh responsibilities For the sinking rock to which I cling.
One spark among the embers One voice against surrender. One dream that’s worth defending One drought that’s never ending.