Duplicity
Echoes of Duplicity: A Soul's Struggle in Shadows
Lyrics
Another litany of fallen friends
Reflecting on the loss of friends in a repetitive manner.
Another open wound that never mends
Addressing an enduring emotional wound that never heals.
It's heavy on my heart
Expressing the burden and weight on the speaker's heart.
Dancing in the pale moon
Describing a moment of vulnerability, possibly in the moonlight.
This could be the end of all
Contemplating the possibility of an imminent end.
We know and all we fought to keep
Acknowledging the knowledge and efforts in a situation.
Cuz something's gotta give
Feeling the need for a change or resolution.
Do I dare
Pondering the courage to take a risk.
To fall into a villain's arms
Considering the possibility of aligning with a morally ambiguous character.
Do I dare
Contemplating the acceptance of help tainted by violence.
To take a hand that's soaked in blood
Weighing the consequences of associating with someone with a violent history.
Could I stand and bear my shame
Questioning the ability to endure personal shame.
Trade my honor in for peace
Considering compromising one's integrity for peace.
A fair price for a guilty conscience
Viewing peace as a costly exchange for a guilty conscience.
Sinking
Feeling a sense of sinking or descending.
Into the shadow of duplicity
Entering into the deceptive realm of double-dealing.
If I waiver now then I ordain defeat
Committing to avoid wavering to prevent defeat.
A gambit for the souls condemned in vain
Describing a risky move for the souls condemned without purpose.
I won't turn away
Declaring the determination not to turn away from a difficult situation.
I stand alone
Asserting independence and resilience.
In defiance of
Defying and resisting.
Every solemn vow I ever took
Reflecting on breaking solemn promises and commitments.
Another piece of me that falls away
Acknowledging the continuous loss of self.
And if I'm playing God
Contemplating a god-like role and the responsibility it entails.
I'm gonna play the part right
Committing to play a powerful role responsibly.
Cuz something's gotta give
Expressing the urgency for change.
Something's gotta give
Reiterating the need for a significant shift.
And every step I take
Highlighting the incremental personal cost of each step.
Takes a piece of me away
Acknowledging the gradual erosion of self.
I can barely stand the sight of me
Expressing difficulty in facing one's own reflection.
But I can learn to live with it
Accepting and adapting to the challenging reality.
I stand alone
Reiterating a stance of independence and resilience.
In defiance of
Defying and resisting once again.
Every solemn vow I ever took
Reflecting on the repeated breaking of solemn promises and commitments.
Another piece of me that falls away
Highlighting the continuous loss of self in a recurring pattern.
And if I'm playing God
Contemplating a god-like role and the responsibility it entails, with emphasis on responsibility.
I'm gonna play the part right
Committing to play a powerful role responsibly once again.
Cuz something's gotta give
Expressing the urgent need for a significant shift, reiterating the theme.
Something's gotta give
Repeating the call for a substantial change.
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