THE SHELTERING (2011 A.D.) - EMPYRIA Single 2011
Lyrics: M.K.
A wounded man in an empty daze, old friends just ghostly remains
Void of what was once family, haunted by his lost memories...
V1) Withered hands, a friendly smile, while in his head he cannot find
Memories of his broken youth, finds resolve but theres no proof
On and On his mind defies him, sees the hill but cannot climb it
Everyday and every year he lives his doubts, he lives his fears
B1) And now, with all the pages turned and nothing ever learned
He looks to find a way to save him from today....
Chorus:
“Shelter me from this pain I feel, like an open book no one wants to read
And I can't explain why I feel this way, I just need to know do you feel the same
As me...”
Interlude
V2) Growing old and losing sight, shadows fade into the light
A bitter wind reaps his mind, steals his dreams and kills desire
Spoken: And the cold winter calls...
SOLO I
V3) And now the seeds of time ring true, broken pictures, fading youth
He's grown so blind he cannot see, his mind distorts reality...
Interlude
Chorus 2:
Shelter, from the tears Shelter, from the years Shelter, from the pain Shelter, me again...
SOLO II
V4) So now it seems this lonely man has finally come to understand
His wife was his only friend to see him to the very end
B2) And now with all the pages turned, something has returned
He looks into her eyes and kisses her goodbye...
Chorus 3:
“Shelter me from this pain I feel, like an open book no one wants to read
So as I leave into the afterlife, just promise me that you'll be alright”
Outro:
Shelter me, Shelter me...
Where Prejudice Reigns (EMPYRIA- Sense Of Mind 2002)
Words: Mike K. & Phil L.
Spoken: Where is this world without hatred, fear or greed
Where we don't judge others by their color or their beliefs
In the last days of the war, was there any hope at all
And in the last days of the wall, was there any remorse at all
They took their wives, took their child and led them all away
Took their pride, took their lives until nothing else remained
They walked down aisles single file marked by numbers not by names
Put on trial for their lifestyle only led them to the grave
And when we think things have changed, take a look at the world today
There's still scars there's still pain from the embers of yesterday
Beaten and battered and withered but still marching on are the masses
Who were killed by misguided leaders and foes
Victims of senseless crimes beyond realms of the innocent mind
Some surviving the hell at what cost
Chorus:
How can we go on this way, judging by colors, killing by race
Have we no guilt, have we no shame, bringing up children where prejudice reigns
How many years have echoed, fear that another disciple
Will fall from the alter and reign terror
Lessons for all mankind to live far beyond enemy lines
Years of betrayal have made us blind
Chorus:
How can we go on this way, judging by colors, killing by race
Have we no guilt, have we no shame, words whispered in silence still bring pain
Bridge:
Your color is power, one stands for another
Your scars of denial will break the walls
Where hide, where they hide
Your scars of denial is where prejudice reigns, reigns------
SOLO
Chorus:
How can we go on this way, judging by colors, killing by race
Have we no guilt, have we no shame, bringing up children where prejudice reigns
Last Rites (1998)
Words: Mike K.
In my darkest hour, in the labyrinth of my soul
Echoes call me back to the places I've never known
The memories come rushing in and I wonder....
What happened to my life
All the years I wandered empty inside
And all the tears I held back just trying to survive
Now in the shadow of death
I walk alone, no one there for me
On my own the weight of the cross is too much to bear
Chorus:
Why should I pray salvation, there's nothing left to save
Why should I ask for forgiveness from anyone, any God, anyway
SOLO
Chorus: (2x)
Why should I pray salvation, there's nothing left to save
Why should I ask for forgiveness from anyone, any God, anyway
What happened to my life, empty inside
What happened to my life, these are my last rites
What happened to my life, empty inside
What happened to my life, these are my last rites...
The Lighter Side of Darkness Pt.I (taken from EMPYRIA - Behind Closed Doors - 1996)
Lyrics: M.K
V1) I feel the force around me, I see the blood red skies
No more tears for the dying I've been left behind
Chorus: The lighter side of darkness is here...
V2) No more chance for salvation, can't face another day
Final curtain is rising, on the enemy within
Chorus: The lighter side of darkness is here...
Interludes
V3) Now I see a new horizon rising in the east
Changing my perspective on how I used to feel
And now I realize the lighter side of darkness
Was just the fear of life's uncertainties...