The Grave of Trust

[Intro (rhythm guitar)] [Verse 1] You swore on an empty hand Then sold me for a slice of bread You kept your pockets warm While I slept where the dogs were fed I learned the worth of a name When mine was smeared with shame [Pre-chorus] Words were a blade I took to the spine Now I sharpen the edge and make it mine [Chorus] Burn it all down, let the leeches choke I’ll build my throne where the liars broke Blood on my teeth, breath in my chest In the grave of trust, I’m at my best [Guitar Solo] [Verse 2] Hunger taught my hands to steal Lies taught my hands to fight I drank from rusted pipes And slept through another freezing night Your words were a noose I cut it loose with my last bite. [Pre-chorus] Hollow promises made by an empty soul Now I take back in whole what you stole [Chorus] Spit in my face, choke me with your lies Dragged through the dirt, I still rise Every wound’s a weapon I’ve learned to hold In the ruin’s light, I’m carved in cold [Bridge] I’ve gnawed on bone just to see the dawn Scraped pennies to keep moving on The gold in their grins was plated thin I’ve ground it down, now it’s all gone. [Extended Guitar Solo] [Pre-chorus] I gave my strength, gave up my health To satisfy your thirst for wealth [Final Chorus] Rot in the dust, your kingdom’s drowned I claw my way from the burial ground Fire in my hands, no turning back I wear my scars like a wolf in black [Outro Solo] Fire in my hands, no turning back I wear my scars like a wolf in black I wear my scars like a wolf in black [Fade Out to End]