I've discovered a map deep in the forbidden woods
It's landscapes are marvelous
And it's roads are paved with Gold
Surely they will lead to a place of endless riches and food. you know
this is good news for the people of my small town
We must call a gathering to discuss our future reign and crown
People came from miles eagerly waiting to hear the good news
I spoke
Hope has come our way at last
Because here in my hand I hold a map that could make all your dreams come true
In fact
Their will be no more poverty, no more tears and no more fear
Because we will have wealth up to our ears
We celebrated and danced throughout the night
We were like a family but I could sense that many of the men had schemes on their minds
I had the guard the map with the sharpest knife
And sleep with one eye open
Ready to strike at anytime
In the name of wealth we will leave behind our religion and morals that have defined us
We will leave this land that God gave us
Division and strife broke out in the land
We're fearful to leave
(The people began to shout)
How could we abandon what God has given us to follow Mere man?
You are leading us to our graves
We will become your slaves
We can see it now
If you are with me then with me you stand
If you are against me then death is at hand
Civil war claims the day
Division has shed blood once again
And the voice behind this war is of a charming man who has forgotten the blessings of our land
The sound of weeping and the energy of sorrow fills the sky from day Into night
And innocence of their foundation has been shaken by deceitful lies
But we as a people do not crouch over and die
We will rebuild our lives based on the promises that have held firm throughout time
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Toronto band Respire deliver a post-hardcore tour de force on the largest scale possible, orchestrally rich and incessantly uncompromising. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 6, 2021