[Intro - Whispy, haunting vocal hums, faint Setar melody] [Verse 1 - Gritty, raspy rap/spoken word, heavy but restrained instrumentation, Setar prominent] This city whispers, echo into my ear. A lineage of burdens, a legacy of fear. They built these walls around me, brick by judge meant al brick. Every 'should,' every 'must,' Like a candle burning wick. The expectations heavy, a crown of thorns I wear Gasping for a breath of truth in this polluted air. [Subtle increase in intensity] [Pre-Chorus - Building intensity, more vocal grit, drums become more driving] As the Shadows dance, my reflection starts to sneer. The beast within awakens, drawing ever near... [Chorus - Powerful, dramatic, soaring vocals, full band impact, drums driving, guitars prominent, Setar cuts through] OH, THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD, A CROSS ON MY BACK! ETERNAL STRUGGLE, ALONG THIS GOD DAMNED TRACK! AM I FOR GIVEN, OR FOREVER DOOMED TO FALL? HEAR MY PRAYER, BEFORE I LOSE IT ALL! [Verse 2 - Gritty, raspy rap/spoken word, instrumentation returns to verse feel, slightly more aggressive than V1] Pacing the cage, between the bars in my mind. A thousand voices screaming, leaving all my peace behind "Be a man," "Be a king," "Be the one they say they need" But I'm just flesh and bone inside a sack of bitter seed. The mirror shows a stranger, eyes devoid of light Fighting phantom battles in the long and endless night! I Can't ESCAPE! [Increasing vocal strain and grit] [Pre-Chorus - Building intensity, more vocal grit, drums become more driving] As the Shadows dance, my own reflection starts to sneer The beast within awakens, drawing ever near... [Chorus - Powerful, dramatic, soaring vocals, full band impact, drums driving, guitars prominent, Setar cuts through] OH, THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD, A CROSS ON MY BACK! ETERNAL STRUGGLE, ALONG THIS GOD DAMNED TRACK! AM I FOR GIVEN, OR FOREVER DOOMED TO FALL? HEAR MY PRAYER, BEFORE I LOSE IT ALL! [Crescendo, Music starts low and builds, vocal hums return, Setar weaving through. Instrumentation gradually increases in complexity and volume. Vocals start hushed, then become more desperate, building to near screams] [Bridge - Starts low, building to near screams, instrumentation swells] [Hushed, almost whispered:] Is there a hand to guide me? [Voice cracking] A light in this abyss? [Growing desperation] Or am I condemned to silence, in this agonizing kiss? [Near scream] MY SOUL IS SHATTERED! MY SPIRIT TORN! [Screamed] WILL I EVER SEE THE DAWN?! [Final Chorus - TRUMPS THEM ALL - Absolutely massive sound, vocals are at their most powerful, dramatic, and soaring. Drums are relentless, guitars are crushing, Setar prominent, orchestral elements fully present. Vocal hums layered under the main vocals for added depth.] OH, THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD, NO LONGER ON MY BACK! I'VE BROKEN THE CHAINS, OFF THIS GOD DAMNED TRACK! I WILL RISE, I WILL NOT FALL! NO LONGER PRAYING, I WILL CONQUER ALL! [Outro - Heavy, sustained chords, Setar solo fades out with feedback, then a final, haunting vocal hum.]
