The Wolf
Redemption's Melody: A Rocker's Journey from Darkness to Love
Lyrics
Once I played in a rock and roll band
Reflecting on past involvement in a rock and roll band.
Once I hit the road and I never looked back
Choosing to hit the road without looking back.
And never once I thought to ask
Not questioning the consequences of actions.
Did it mean something that all my heroes drank themselves to death?
Acknowledging that musical heroes succumbed to self-destructive behaviors.
I just played their songs, and sometimes had
Playing the songs of heroes, sometimes indulging in excess after performances.
A few too many beers after my set
Having a few too many beers after a set.
Cause, Hell, I deserved it
Feeling deserving of the indulgence.
I deserved it
Reiterating the feeling of deserving the indulgence.
But there's a darkness that lures you in
Exploring the allure of a dark force.
In a painted smile it'll call you a friend
Describing the dark force disguised with a painted smile.
But it's the Wolf and you're the Lamb
Identifying oneself as the Lamb in the presence of the Wolf.
And I let it take every goddamn thing I had
Surrendering everything to the destructive force of the Wolf.
And when I'd driven off the last of my friends
Driving away friends due to the destructive influence.
And I had nothing left to give
Being left with nothing to offer.
I told myself I deserved it
Justifying self-destructive behavior as deserved.
I deserved it
Reiterating the sense of deserving the consequences.
But that was all before
Transitioning to a different phase in life.
Now I sit and watch the roses bloom by our front door
Observing positive changes symbolized by blooming roses.
Cause you let me see
Expressing gratitude for a second chance and understanding the depth of forgiveness.
A second chance is just the start of what forgiveness really means
Embracing the idea that a second chance is just the beginning of true forgiveness.
And I'm not promising that I'll ever be perfect
Acknowledging imperfections and the commitment made in marriage.
But I married you in Spring
Recalling the commitment through marriage in Spring.
And every morning now I wake up there beside you
Waking up beside a significant other and appreciating the marital bond.
And I look at the ring
Noting the presence of a wedding ring as a symbol of commitment.
And I'll try to deserve it
Committing to deserving the positive aspects of life.
To deserve it
Reaffirming the commitment to deserving the positive aspects of life.
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