To Bear The Sword
Path of the Hero: Burden of the Blade
Lyrics
When I was little
Reflecting on childhood
I always dreamt to carry the blade
Aspiring to wield a weapon
And slay the beasts of the wild
Desire to confront challenges
Not knowing what that would imply
Unaware of consequences
I could not wait for the days to come
Anticipation for the future
How could I know?
Ignorance of the future hardships
The urge to fight was growing
Growing urge for combat
And was matched by my power
Increasing strength
The goal was clear and bright
Clear and bright purpose
But still no challenge was in sight
Challenge yet to be faced
So I took off to proof myself
Initiating a journey for self-validation
How could I know?
Unaware of upcoming challenges
It's been a while since these stormy days
Reflecting on past turbulent times
I can barely remember those times
Fading memories of the past
But what I've seen and the scars I wear
Permanent impact and scars
Will forever haunt my mind
Haunted by traumatic experiences
To bear the sword on the path of the hero
Bearing the responsibility of a hero's path
Is to bear the guilt until the end of time
Guilt endured indefinitely
There is no return, there is no redemption
No escape or redemption
If you take a soul, you have to pay the price
Consequences of taking a life
Through the mountains of fate
Navigating destiny's challenges
I carried my fallen brother
Carrying a fallen comrade
I could not save him, I gave it all
Inability to save a loved one
And do you know what I saw?
Witnessing the tragedy
I watched him die, stricken with horror
Helpless witness to a painful death
There is no honor in death
No honor in death
The days went by and I did what I had to
Maintaining the necessary actions
The only thing I was taught
Following taught principles
I've been taking names and I became numb and cruel after all
Becoming desensitized and cruel
I kneeled before the eldest gods and asked for salvation
Seeking salvation from higher powers
Have they left me?
Questioning abandonment by gods
Or were they just like ghosts wandering the worlds as they please?
Contemplating the nature of the divine
Or have I been wandering between the planes all along?
Existence between planes of reality
My soul found shelter
Finding solace for the soul
In your warm embrace
Seeking comfort in an embrace
Is this the answer?
Questioning the answer found
All my longing
Longing and grief overcome
And all my grief
Emotional burdens lifted
Are wiped out
Embracing positive change
With just one look
Transformation through a gaze
With just one touch
Renewed through physical contact
I'm rising anew
Revitalization and rebirth
It's been a while since these stormy days
Reflection on past turbulent times
I can barely remember those times
Fading memories with healing wounds
My wounds will heal and my heart will mend
Recovery of body and soul
But those dreams keep me up in the night
Persistent dreams causing insomnia
To bear the sword on the path of the hero
Continued burden of hero's path
Is to bear the guilt until the end of time
Enduring guilt through time
There is no return, there is no redemption
No escape or redemption
If you take a soul, you have to pay the price
Consequences of taking a life
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