Mask of Justice

Mask of Justice [Verse 1] Midnight bleeds across the skyline Concrete jungle calls my name Sirens scream a broken lullaby This city's drowning in its shame I lace the boots that no one asked for I pull the cowl over my eyes Every shadow knows my footsteps Every coward knows my rise [Pre-Chorus] They don't know the face beneath They don't know the hands that bleed But they'll thank the ghost tomorrow For the mercy they receive [Chorus] I am the verdict in the dark I am the hammer, I am the spark Judge and jury, blade and chain I wear the mask so they don't learn my name Savior, sinner — both the same Mask of justice, mask of pain! [Verse 2] A mother weeps and calls me angel A killer curses me to hell I drag him bleeding to the pavement Where the righteous never fell Is it justice when I choose it? Is it law when I'm alone? Every life I pull from ruin Costs another piece of bone [Pre-Chorus] They don't see the man I buried They don't hear the voice inside Every fist I throw in fury Is another piece of pride [Chorus] I am the verdict in the dark I am the hammer, I am the spark Judge and jury, blade and chain I wear the mask so they don't learn my name Savior, sinner — both the same Mask of justice, mask of pain! [Bridge — half-time, heavy] Who decides the line I cross? Who absolves the lives I lost? No badge, no crown, no holy hand — Just a broken oath A burning brand The city sleeps because I don't The city prays for what I won't And when the morning sun returns… The mask remains The man still burns [Guitar Solo — 16 bars] [Final Chorus — key up, double-time drums] I am the verdict in the dark! I am the hammer, I am the spark! Judge and jury, blade and chain I wear the mask so they won't feel the same Savior, sinner — one and the same Mask of justice… Mask of pain! [Outro — clean guitar, fading] Pull the cowl… Bleed the night… Someone has to… Someone has to make it right…