[Intro] [Verse 1] Deep in the tunnels where the shadows bleed, I planted the iron and the fire seed. A million broken backs beneath the stone, Building a stairway to my astral throne. The metal rained down from the bleeding sky, I never looked down to watch the victims die. The labor was cheap and the magic was cold, I traded their breath for a vision of gold. [Pre-Chorus] The old empire crumbles, the flags turn to dust! I packed up my genius, I calculated trust! I walked from the ruins and crossed the great sea, To hand the new giant the ultimate key! [Chorus] Look at the fire! Look at the flight! Piercing the ceiling of the endless night! I washed off the blood and I put on a smile, A beautiful hero in absolute style! I gave them the moon, I captured the stars, A glorious god with a pocket of scars! [Verse 2] They gave me a mansion, they gave me a name. A golden boy playing a brand-new game. The ghosts in the factory are screaming below, But the cameras are flashing, enjoying the show. I surrendered my home to the kings of the west, Because a mind like mine only works for the best. A traitor? A savior? It’s all just a blur, When you're sitting in silk and you're draped in the fur. [Pre-Chorus] The old empire crumbles, the flags turn to dust! I packed up my genius, I calculated trust! I walked from the ruins and crossed the great sea, To hand the new giant the ultimate key! [Chorus] Look at the fire! Look at the flight! Piercing the ceiling of the endless night! I washed off the blood and I put on a smile, A beautiful hero in absolute style! I gave them the moon, I captured the stars, A glorious god with a pocket of scars! [Bridge] A brilliant machine. A devil's deal. A heart made of math and a soul made of steel. I walk in the sun, I'm the king of the town. I burned down my house just to wear a new crown. [Guitar Solo] [Outro] Up we go! (To the stars!) Up we go! (Leave the graves!) Living the dream! (On the backs of the slaves!) Living the dream! (On the backs of the slaves!)
