[Verse 1] The sunrise feels like an interrogation Another day of living in this hollow station They look right through me, like I’m made of glass Waiting for the shadow of a man to pass I’ve got holes in my pockets and dust in my eyes But I’m the only one who can see through their lies They call it a burden, they call it a curse But living a lie would be ten times worse. [Pre-Chorus] They don’t see a heartbeat... They don’t see a soul... They just see a wreck... That they can’t control! [Chorus] I am the ghost in the machine of their deceit! I’ll take the fire and I’ll take the heat! I don’t want your silver, I don’t want your gold I just want the story, the one that’s never told! Keep your crown of fame, it’s a rusted ring I’ll be the martyr for the truth I bring! Look past me, break me, do what you must I’ll fight for the right 'til my bones are dust! [Verse 2] The wind howls a melody of all I’ve lost I’ve counted the coins and I’ve paid the cost Isolation is a heavy, heavy cloak Watching the "justice" go up in smoke My dinner is cold and my bed is a stone But I’d rather be righteous and standing alone Than a king on a throne built of plastic and greed I’m harvesting flowers from a bitter seed. [Bridge] Is there anyone left who can look in my eyes? And see the man, not the truth they despise? The world is a stage and I’ve lost my part But I’ve still got the rhythm of a beating heart... OF A BEATING HEART! [Instrumental] [Chorus] I am the ghost in the machine of their deceit! I’ll take the fire and I’ll take the heat! I don’t want your silver, I don’t want your gold I just want the story, the one that’s never told! Keep your crown of fame, it’s a rusted ring I’ll be the martyr for the truth I bring! Look past me, break me, do what you must I’ll fight for the right 'til my bones are dust! [Outro] Just a shadow... Just a man you won't see... But the truth is screaming... The truth is screaming through me...
