STRIKE 3

[Verse 1]
Channeling love
Through the noise
Of sinful thoughts
Becomes a challenge
With no guiding voice
To pave the way
You say
This safe existence's lacking in joy
But as opposed to what?
The world that just wants to play
And break you like a toy

[Verse 2]
Channeling love
Through the fear
Of being torn apart by
Crowds of your barbarian peers
The human filth around us
Wants to trample all that is dear
Under the guise of watchful reason
But no, of course, I'm being too austere

[Pre-Chorus]
A thousand years ago
It was a tepid autumn day
A lock has sealed this door
But no more

[Chorus]
Blinded by the sun
You spin the barrel of a
Fully-loaded gun
"If there's no winning
Might as well just
Have some fun"
I want to scream
When will you get it
Through your skull
That I will not let you drown
"The light is gone
The thought keeps
Running through your mind
But fearing life
Is easier than fighting, right?"
Oh, please
Just hide
Behind this back of mine
And save your helpless spite
Knock on the door
Access denied

[Verse 3]
Channeling love
Through the smoke
And cheap, substandard spirits
Laughing, you got off the hook
But you keep dancing in its
Shadow
Now I overlooked
You playing buddies with a monster
I fostered hope
To reclaim what you took

[Pre-Chorus]
And in a thousand years
I'll see a tepid autumn day
And only think about its grace
But

[Chorus]
Blinded by the sun
You play roulette, still, with a
Fully-loaded gun
A disappointing image
Always on the run
Oh, I believed that you could
Change your ways somehow
But you just keep
Crashing down
"So, are you done?"
Your quiet voice is filled with spite
Ironic, right?
Why don't you get out of my sight
"Oh, you're too kind"
The day goes up in flames
You know I really tried
Knock on the door
Access denied

[Outro]
Everything will pass
The edge will dull
I know what's best for you
And after all
A day will come
Warm and bright
When I
Tear down these dismal
Shelter walls