Phantom Burn
Phantom Burn: A Haunting Tale of Redemption and Retribution
Lyrics
You swore you’d never do them no harm
You pledged not to cause any harm to them.
Like the moon above
Comparing your commitment to the constancy of the moon.
You were steady and calm
You were stable and composed.
But in the dark hours of the night
During the dark hours of the night.
You were a sitting storm
You became a brewing storm while remaining seated.
As they fell onto your matches
Others fell victim to your actions as if they were igniting matches.
Your tears felt warm
Your tears, though, felt warm and possibly conflicted.
The sky turned red as the roof came crashing in
The sky changed color as the roof collapsed.
You lifted your head and you smiled
You raised your head and smiled, admitting guilt.
Confessed your sin
You proclaimed that you are not an outlaw, just like those you condemn.
You said I ain’t no outlaw
You equated your actions to those of others.
Oh it’s same as what they did
You anticipate spending the next 40 years on the run.
Now these next 40 years I’ll be running
You acknowledge that despite the circumstances, you won't be a child anymore.
But I won’t be no kid
The landscapes have changed significantly over the years.
Now those fields all have grown up past your eyes
You recognize familiar sights over the hills.
Over the hills you recognize
Leaves dance in the light, signifying life and growth.
Those leaves all are dancing in the light
The ground is sanctified, reminiscent of a time before a destructive event.
This ground ain’t been so holy since the fire
Despite the apparent calm, the memories of the fire still linger.
But those flames are still roaring in your sleep
You attempted revenge but found no solace.
Well you tried for revenge
You carry a haunting sensation, a phantom burn, on your hands and feet.
Oh but found no peace
You pray that the devil won't claim you in the end.
You’ve been feeling that phantom burn on your hands and your feet
You've been grappling with the consequences of your actions.
You’ve been praying the devil don’t take you underneath
You fear the consequences and hope for redemption.
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