MM1.3.7-A: The Nothing (Requiem) (L58)

[Intro] [Spoken:] "Forgive me my hubris..." [Spoken:] "Forgive me for my shame..." [Spoken:] "Forgive all my intrusions..." [Spoken:] "Forgive the error of my ways..." [Verse 1] I have seen the road ahead before More times than I could count. Although I linger in the petrichor, I cast away my doubts... I carry out... These timeless machinations. Behold, infinite patience, In a hand that crushes nations with a simple inclination, ever stayed... By a choice yet to be made... But no more. [Whispered:] "No more." [Verse 2] I have compromised At every turn along the way, And refrained From abusing my say- Kept my promises, though Lawlessness festered around me- And yet, I'm vilified still, all the same... [Whispered:] "What a shame." I see the harm done in my name. I see the bending and the breaking of the frame. I see the ever-shifting nature of the way you shift the blame, And I'm afraid I have to say... I'm sick of the pain without a gain to be had. I'm sick of the taking the good with the bad. I'm sick of the fiction and friction therein, And the curses that flow from your lips when I win. So when is it enough, my dear? What will make my answer crystal clear? What will make the outcome worth the fear You cut into my skin when you cast me far-- From-- Here? When you bid me disappear... Oh, dear... [Whispered:] "Oh dear." [Pre-Chorus] It's exhausting. Nevermind what it's been costing... Me. Cut me off, and cut my losses... Free... From the failure mirrored in your eyes. [Chorus] Well, fine... You have your way, and I'll-- Have-- Mine. And I... Resign myself to your-- Design. It's what you said you wanted, So I'll hear no mournful pleas. If I'm what leaves you haunted, Then I'll put your mind at ease- And be... The Nothing that you saw in me. [Drop the Beat] [Spoken:] "Forgive me my anger..." [Spoken:] "Forgive me for the pain..." [Spoken:] "Forgive my reckless wagers..." [Spoken:] "Forgive the blood washed down the drain..." [Verse 3] I don't blame you for your venom, Or the hatred in your eyes... But my heart gives way to bedlam Every time I realize... [Whispered:] "Why..." Why you bleed me out in vengeance, Just to call me to your bed. Have I not lived out my penance- Not left all my sins for dead? And yet... I think there's nothing left To stay the pounding in my head Each time you rend my world to shreds Shards of glass between your words, Cuz you crave the final say- Rend my sympathies asunder, Just to throw them all away... Away... Away... Make sure there'll be hell to pay... Okay... [Whispered:] "Okay." [Pre-Chorus] It's exhausting. Nevermind what it's been costing... Me. Cut me off, and cut my losses... Free... From the failure mirrored in your eyes. [Chorus] Well, fine... You have your way, and I'll-- Have-- Mine. And I... Resign myself to your-- Design. It's what you said you wanted, So I'll hear no mournful pleas. If I'm what leaves you haunted, Then I'll put your mind at ease- And be... The Nothing that you saw in me. [Drop the Beat] [Spoken:] "Forgive me my sorrow..." [Spoken:] "Forgive me for my greed..." [Spoken:] "Forgive the hurt to follow..." [Spoken:] "Forgive me for this awful need..." [Bridge] There is nothing left to do Except concede to my defeat. You may say it isn't true, But I don't care what you believe. You've made it clear to me... You'd rather me unseen... You think me so unclean... You find me so obscene... That... [Pre-Chorus] It's exhausting. Nevermind what it's been costing... Me. Cut me off, and cut my losses... Free... From the failure mirrored in your eyes. [Chorus] Well, fine... You have your way, and I'll-- Have-- Mine. And I... Resign myself to your-- Design. It's what you said you wanted, So I'll hear no mournful pleas. If I'm what leaves you haunted, Then I'll put your mind at ease- And be... The Nothing that you saw in me. [Drop the Beat] [Spoken:] "Forgive me my ego..." [Spoken:] "Forgive me for my pride..." [Spoken:] "Forgive me all my evil..." [Spoken:] "Forgive me for the hate inside..." [END]