Empire
Reckoning in the Empire: A Tale of Vengeance and DeceitLyrics
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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