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Counterpoint
04:02
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Taken from my home, in the middle of the night,
a cloth bag blinding me, robbing me of sight,
I know why they came, my past be trays my future,
bloodied and bruised I feel the end is near
I know, that I can’t escape it,
this place of misery, will be my end,
But I will, never, cast a way the truth,
and join your system,
I am, your counterpoint
Three weeks in and still persisting, my body starts to break down,
Not from pain, nor star vat ion, but from the lies inflicted on me
I know, that I can’t escape it,
this place of misery will be my end
But I will, never, cast a way the truth,
and join your system, I am your equal, you’re opposite
I am immune, to your persuasion,
your venom, is weak your grip is slipping
The truth revealed to me and I refuse to let it rot
I know, that I can’t escape it; this place of misery will be my end,
But I will, never, cast away the truth, and join your system,
How many lives will you take, to cover up what you've done?
Everlasting rain, since that night, like the tears of the world united
We the people stand united
Rise
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2. |
Blackwater
05:04
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As I sit in my reality, I can see a world beyond,
Looking up at the stars in the sky, they show a new horizon,
May be it’s just a dream, and may be its fantasy,
But there’s got to be another that can see what I see
Hailing from Dragonstone, our foe approaches on sea,
He killed his brother and now we’re next on his quest to become king
All the bloodshed, all the pain, inferior parts of life,
Yet an enemy, brave and fierce, is knocking at our door
Tomorrow’s, coming fast; our fate is in our hands
A future unknown but let it be so, that tonight is not our end
Stand aside you child king; place the city in my hands,
Raise the chain, light the fire, and prepare to die,
Scorching flames engulf their ships, the water glowing green,
Can you hear the cry of man the battle now begins
Follow me and draw your swords, we must protect the gate,
Fight till the end and show no fear, ‘cuz tomorrow we’ll stand in glory
All the bloodshed, all the pain, inferior parts of life,
Yet an enemy, brave and fierce, is knocking at our door
Tomorrow’s, coming fast; our fate is in our hands
A future unknown but let it be so, that tonight is not our last
Never tire, never quit, the dawn is drawing nearer,
Can you feel the ground that quakes, the hooves, they mark our victory,
Reinforcements from the west, our numbers grow tenfold,
Drive them back, to their ships, or end their life to night
Sunrise peels back the fog and uncovers our fallen,
Victory, it must be so, 'cuz I bare the mark to show
All the bloodshed, all the pain, inferior parts of life,
Yet an enemy, brave and fierce, is knocking at our door
Tomorrow’s, coming fast; our fate is in our hands
A future unknown, but let it be shown, that tonight is not our end
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3. |
Draconian Dream
04:51
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Another day another night that goes by and I am sleepless
it's not long before my mind slips down to nothingness
I am spiraling down in to a void I can hear a voice beyond the dark, traveling farther down in to the pit not knowing if I’m alive or dead
The shadows reach out to grip my skin, I can feel the darkness surrounding me
How can this be? I cannot see. The way is shut! I will never survive
By myself I am alone fighting off the darkness
the light is nowhere to be found but I will Never give (in)
By myself I am alone bringing forth my own light
till the end I'll fight and die For what I know is right
as I walk this endless labyrinth this nightmare tries to consume me reaching deep into my soul to take the only thing that's pure
but I know within me lies a power they cannot enslave
my will is free they can't break me my dominion is purified
By myself I am alone fighting off the darkness
the light is nowhere to be found but I will Never give (in)
By myself I am alone bringing forth my own light
till the end I'll fight and die For what I know is right
I will regain control; all your efforts to break me have failed,
And I will set this realm a blaze, 'cuz now I know that you're alone.
Out of the flames, like a phoenix rising, guided by my will to live,
I will escape this infernal world, soaring high above, my home's in sight
By myself I am alone fighting off the darkness
the light is nowhere to be found but I will Never give (in)
By myself I am alone bringing forth my own light
till the end I'll fight and die For what I know is right
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4. |
Leap Through Time
05:09
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Forged in brotherhood bound by oath called to arms
freed from fear sealed in blood never to be broken
Forced to stand and watch the gallows pole
holding my whole family my heart is
frozen still at the sight of their treachery
my enemies will feel my revenge
We fight for more keeping balance
Minds set free unafraid working in dark to serve the light
guardians of sacred knowledge
Forged in brotherhood bound by oath called to arms
freed from fear sealed in blood
Our old foe followed in shadows
coveting all that we possess in secret
Spilling blood of innocent people
nulla è vero tutto è concesso
We can overcome this fate fighting throughout time
Minds set free unafraid working in dark to serve the light
guardians of sacred knowledge past
set them free your destiny fear not the darkness
have no fear and welcome its embrace
I made the choice to leave my life behind
defiant of tyranny sacrifice
to save the world the others left behind
the cross it darkens the horizon
Forged in brotherhood bound by oath called to arms
freed from fear sealed in blood never to be broken
Minds set free unafraid working in dark to serve the light
guardians of sacred knowledge past
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5. |
War Within
04:11
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I am known by many names they brought you to me my wish for you to remain
Within my paradise built from the souls of the damned
Your soul. It is mine
This soul is mine my right its destiny it is my right my life it belongs to me
Bound in fate for all eternity
Turn not from the righteous path I offer you love and my eternal grace
Risen to heights on your wings or to be cast down like him!
Turn Away!
This soul is mine my right its destiny it is my right my life it belongs to me
Bound in fate for all eternity
This war for control confirms that I cannot return I am left to choose Elysium or Tarturas
This soul is mine my right its destiny it is my right my life it belongs to me
Bound in fate for all eternity
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6. |
Nightmare Factory
04:46
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Regaining consciousness awaken in darkness
Imprisoned by some force terrified paralyzed feeling helpless Standing before me transparent monoliths
Lurking shadows move within as the chambers come to life
Nightmares
Called forth from the dark recesses of my mind
Screaming out into a void
The only sound returned to me is the echo of my cries
This terror incarnate is glaring back at me
This is a test that I must survive
For the many before me
Who lost their lives to fear
You can't give in you must resist
The overwhelming urge to relinquish control
Screams of sirens echo through the halls
Faceless stalker haunts my every move
The shriek of the banshee brings me to my knees
Wicked clowns and doll face killers petrify with ease
Madness
driven to the point of forfeiting all hope
Sensory overload
Ethereal tendrils from the cosmic unknown
The puppet master pulls the strings
And manipulates his minions
Marionettes
Lifeless without a say they move to his command
The time has come for you to choose your path
Which one of my abominations will it be?
Will it be a mythical fiend or the takers of men's lives
Shall it be death by your own hand or by mine
Tempest of evil
Caught in this storm of malign intent
Unholy hellspawn why have you chosen me
Is it I that pulls the strings the puppeteer my own worst enemy
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7. |
After the Storm
03:53
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Sunrise revealing the devastation, seen far and wide
Looking out the window, in to the cold, wondering why
Unchained, Unlimited Power beyond control
Nothing, can find it, Hidden away till its needed most
Awakened, by tragedy, it rises from inside,
We can, we will, re build our lives
And once again
Be whole
Overcome the initial shock and case a side your agony
Heed the call and extend to all your strength
And now the water lies stopped in time, destroying slowly
What was will never be the same, it’s time to rise
Unchained, Unlimited Power beyond control
Nothing, can find it, Hidden away till its needed most
Awakened, by tragedy, it rises from inside,
We can, we will, rebuild our lives
Our lives
Everything is left in ruin; the air is thick and coarse,
Everyone is filled with sorrow, yet here we stand a live
A live, we live to find a way, an answer to this calamity,
Mother, you’ve tested us, now let us show our true strength
Unchained, Unlimited Power beyond control
Nothing, can find it, Hidden away till its needed most
Awakened, by tragedy, it rises from inside,
We can, we will, rebuild our lives
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8. |
Unstoppable
04:12
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Cast out by the masses, a never ending wave, thought to be a cancer among society,
Living on the outside, always left for dead, surrounded by in tolerance, but I know it's not the end
No matter how hard you try, we'll never fade away we are legion for we are many
The others the out casts we're branded like a plague hold fast and stand as one 'cuz together we're unstoppable
Brothers of vengeance, now is the time to fight, stand tall and assemble, we march at first light,
Sisters of retribution, take your place, at our sides, as the sun begins to rise, they will see what they've denied
No matter how hard you try, we'll never fade away we are legion for we are many
The others the out casts we're branded like a plague, hold fast and stand as one 'cuz together we're unstoppable
The hour glass has run out of time, divided by worlds a part
Together we can coexist, but only if we live free
No matter how hard you try, we'll never fade away we are legion for we are many
The others the out casts we're branded like a plague hold fast and stand as one 'cuz together
No matter how hard you try, we'll never fade away we are legion for we are many
(We Are Unstoppable)
The others the out casts we're branded like a plague hold fast and stand as one 'cuz together
We’re Unstoppable
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9. |
My Dark Sanctuary
04:01
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I often wonder, what do you see,
Why you remain in this world of pain,
I can see past the lies,
Another plane where you and I can fly
Your reality is tearing you a part
I can no longer stand here and watch you suffer
I offer unto you, a realm of escape
Clockwork imaginations defy times embrace
Come with me, to a world beyond dreams,
And cast a way the Isolation,
Leave behind the agony
Come and sing with me in my sanctuary
Come to me my secret pleasure show me signs of my love's true grace
Remove the dark reveal this mystery
show me this enchanted world and end my suffering
My reality is ripping me apart where is my white knight to lead me to paradise
to pick up all the pieces and try to make me whole again
Come with me to a world beyond dreams and cast away the isolation leave behind this agony
Come and dwell with me within my dark Sanctuary!
Join me
Join me
Join me
Join me
Join me!
My dark sanctuary
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10. |
Edge of Forever
01:31
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11. |
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As I sit in my reality, I can see a world beyond
Looking up at the stars in the sky, they show a new horizon
Maybe it’s just a dream, and maybe its fantasy
But there’s got to be another that can see what I see
Hailing from Dragonstone, our foe approaches by sea
He killed his brother and now we’re next, on his quest to become king
All the bloodshed, all the pain, inferior parts of life
Yet an enemy, brave and fierce, is knocking at our door
Tomorrow’s coming fast, our fate is in our hands
A future unknown but let it be so, that tonight is not our end
Stand aside you child king, place the city in my hands
Raise the chain, light the fire, and prepare to die
Scorching flames engulf their ships, the water glowing green
Can you hear the cry of man, the battle now begins
Follow me and draw your swords, we must protect the gate
Fight till the end and show no fear, ‘cuz tomorrow we’ll stand in glory
All the bloodshed, all the pain, inferior parts of life
Yet an enemy, brave and fierce, is knocking at our door
Tomorrow’s, coming fast, our fate is in our hands
A future unknown but let it be so, that tonight is not our last
Never tire, never quit, the dawn is drawing nearer
Can you feel the ground that quakes, the hooves, they mark our victory
Reinforcements from the west, our numbers grow tenfold
Drive them back, to their ships, or end their life tonight
Sunrise peels back the fog and uncovers our fallen
Victory, it must be so, 'cuz I bare the mark to show
All the bloodshed, all the pain, inferior parts of life,
Yet an enemy, brave and fierce, is knocking at our door
Tomorrow’s, coming fast, our fate is in our hands
A future unknown, but let it be shown, that tonight is not our end
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12. |
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Regaining consciousness awaken in darkness
Imprisoned by some force terrified paralyzed feeling helpless Standing before me transparent monoliths
Lurking shadows move within as the chambers come to life
Nightmares
Called forth from the dark recesses of my mind
Screaming out into a void
The only sound returned to me is the echo of my cries
This terror incarnate is glaring back at me
This is a test that I must survive
For the many before me
Who lost their lives to fear
You can't give in you must resist
The overwhelming urge to relinquish control
Screams of sirens echo through the halls
Faceless stalker haunts my every move
The shriek of the banshee brings me to my knees
Wicked clowns and doll face killers petrify with ease
Madness
driven to the point of forfeiting all hope
Sensory overload
Ethereal tendrils from the cosmic unknown
The puppet master pulls the strings
And manipulates his minions
Marionettes
Lifeless without a say they move to his command
The time has come for you to choose your path
Which one of my abominations will it be?
Will it be a mythical fiend or the takers of men's lives
Shall it be death by your own hand or by mine
Tempest of evil
Caught in this storm of malign intent
Unholy hellspawn why have you chosen me
Is it I that pulls the strings the puppeteer my own worst enemy
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Architects Of Agony Queens, New York
Architects of Agony is a Metal/Hard Rock studio project created by Dan Capeau featuring John Ryan from "The Last Alliance" and Jimmy Cecco from "Misnomer"
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