I've lived to see adoration break, 
and [bad word] under the plight of adversity; 
Vows bound under hollow words. 
Foundations, and illusions of hope 
dissolve amongst a sea of temptation. 

Only perseverance remains 
On this path I've walked so long. 
Through anguish we must rise, 
To carve the world before our eyes. 

Let valiance grow in the wake of affliction 
And silence the deafening resonance of doubt. 

I've seen dreams of salvation 
fall through trembling hands 
and wither in solitude. 

Only perseverance remains 
On this path I've walked so long. 
Through anguish we must rise, 
To carve the world before our eyes. 

I've seen the will of the unbreakable 
decay like fallen leaves. 
And the pure [bad word] by false convictions. 
But I will remain still. 

I watched as your shadow faded, 
your fragrance lingering in idle air. 
I watched our words collapse 
and lay [bad word]  

Through anguish we will rise, 
To carve the world before our eyes.