Lazarus
Reaper's Mark: A Soul's Battle With Redemption
Lyrics
I am Lazarus
I have experienced a revival, like Lazarus.
Brought to life again
I have been brought back to life once again.
I am reborn
I am renewed, reborn into existence.
Wondering to what gain
I question the purpose or benefit of this rebirth.
Resurrected
I have been resurrected, but my life remains unchanged.
But to the same life
Despite being reborn, I find myself in the same situation.
I am plagued
I am troubled and burdened by conflict or struggle.
Brought down by strife
My existence is marred by difficulties and challenges.
I was unasked
I was not given a choice in undertaking this task or journey.
To do this bidding
I was compelled to fulfill a duty without being asked.
I wanted out
I desired to escape or avoid this situation.
Are you kidding
Expressing disbelief or astonishment at the situation.
It's insane
The situation is irrational or mentally unstable.
What did I journey for
Questioning the purpose of the journey or experience.
My wish, not granted
My wish or desire has not been fulfilled.
In the same place as before
I find myself in the same place as before, despite the journey.
Break these wings
Expressing a desire to break free from constraints or limitations.
If this is flying
Questioning the true nature of progress or success.
To transcend
Choosing death over a seemingly unfulfilling life.
I prefer dying
Expressing a preference for death over transcendence.
What does my savior get me?
Questioning the benefits or rewards from a supposed savior.
Another wasted year
Expressing frustration at another year wasted.
With the same soulless content
Expressing dissatisfaction with a repetitive and soulless existence.
When will I leave from here?
Questioning when an escape from the current situation will occur.
And when my trial has ended
Contemplating the potential rewards or consequences after a trial.
What will be my reward?
Questioning the nature of the reward after facing challenges.
I know my soul screams of ache
Acknowledging the deep emotional pain or suffering within the soul.
So callous, my lord
Describing a lord or higher power as emotionally insensitive or indifferent.
They said forgiving God
Referencing the idea of forgiving God for perceived injustices.
And they said loving God
Reflecting on the concept of loving God despite challenges.
Why am I here in limbo
Questioning the purpose of being in a state of uncertainty or limbo.
Why don't I buy it all
Expressing skepticism or doubt about fully embracing a belief system.
Why don't I beg for mercy
Why not plead for mercy in what appears to be the end.
In what I'm sure's my end
Expressing a reluctance to go back to a previous state or situation.
I can't go back one more time
Describing wounds that are beyond repair or healing.
These wounds they can not mend
Expressing the impossibility of returning to a past state.
Into a landscape infernal
Describing a nightmarish or hellish landscape.
How the fire scourges
Depicting the destructive nature of fire on the flesh.
The searing flesh withdrawing from my bones
Describing the painful withdrawal of flesh from bones.
You are a cruel lord
Criticizing a higher power for being cruel to nonbelievers.
To punish nonbelievers
Acknowledging the supremacy of a higher power despite perceived cruelty.
All glory's yours
Expressing a sense of guilt or unworthiness as a sinner.
I'm a just a filthy sinner!
Acknowledging personal imperfection and sinfulness.
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