Empire

Reckoning in the Empire: A Tale of Vengeance and Deceit
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Lyrics

I'm in the empire business

I am involved in the business of building and maintaining empires.

Built this from nothing with my own two hands

I created this empire from nothing using my own efforts.

There is no measure of pain

There is no quantifiable measure for the pain I've experienced.

Nothing can stand in my way and you will pay

Nothing can obstruct my path, and those who oppose me will face consequences.

You will pay

This emphasizes the inevitability of facing repercussions for opposing the speaker.


Mark my words

My words are a solemn promise that retribution will catch up to you soon.

Vengeance will find you soon

Whatever the cost, vengeance is imminent.

What it's worth

Regardless of its value, your time has run out.

Your time is overdue

The speaker asserts authority over when the situation concludes.

We're done when I say we're done

The speaker decides when the relationship or conflict is over.

We're done when I say

Reiterating control over the conclusion of the situation.


These weathered hands are jaded

The speaker's hands show signs of wear and cynicism.

The cracks in the palms tell stories of blood

The physical signs on the hands tell tales of past struggles and battles.

Sleeping with one eye open tonight

The speaker is watchful and alert, ready to act defensively.

I'll haunt your dreams

The speaker threatens to intrude into the subconscious through dreams.


Heroes don't exist anymore

The concept of traditional heroes is dismissed, replaced by cowardice and hypocrisy.

Only cowards who shudder behind a broken sword

The speaker's reign is based on contradictions and sacrifices.

My reign is built upon hypocrisy and all my casualties

The kingdom welcomes the speaker despite the costs and contradictions.

The kingdom beckons me

The speaker feels a call or obligation to the kingdom.


White picket fences defending the "dream"

Traditional symbols of prosperity protect an illusionary "dream."

With grasses so green

The appearance of wealth and success masks hidden struggles.

Precious diamond rings

Symbols of affluence contrast with the sacrifice and pain endured.

The blood on your knees

The cost of success is represented by the blood on one's knees.

But no one can see what's underneath

The speaker hides the true self beneath the exterior.

Mark my words

Reiteration of the certainty of vengeance and consequences.

Vengeance will find you and you will pay

Emphasizing that the retribution will come, and the opposing party will face the consequences.


These weathered hands are jaded

Reiteration of the wear and cynicism in the speaker's hands.

The cracks in the palms tell stories of blood

Continuation of the imagery depicting struggles and battles.

Sleeping with one eye open tonight

Remaining vigilant, ready to defend against threats even during sleep.

I'll haunt your dreams

The speaker threatens to invade dreams, suggesting a haunting presence.


I'm in the empire business

Reiteration of the speaker's involvement in the empire business.

Built this from nothing with my own two hands

Reiterating the self-made nature of the speaker's empire.

There is no measure of pain

Reiteration of the immeasurable pain endured by the speaker.

Nothing can stand in my way and you will pay

Reassertion that nothing can obstruct the speaker's path, and consequences await opposition.


These weathered hands are jaded

Continuation of the imagery depicting the wear and cynicism in the speaker's hands.

The cracks in the palms tell stories of blood

Continuation of the portrayal of past struggles and battles.

Sleeping with one eye open tonight

Reiteration of remaining alert and watchful, even during sleep.

I'll haunt your dreams

The threat of invading dreams persists, indicating a lasting impact.

These weathered hands are jaded

Reiteration of the wear and cynicism in the speaker's hands.

The cracks in the palms tell stories of blood

Continuation of the imagery depicting struggles and battles.

Sleeping with one eye open tonight

Reiteration of remaining vigilant and ready to defend, even in sleep.

I'll haunt your dreams

The persistent threat to invade dreams, indicating a lasting impact on the opposing party.

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