Radiate from Schism EP by LOKUST

Spoken intro:
There is a valuable lesson that history has taught us.
It is that the downtrodden never remain downtrodden for long.
When a ruler becomes an enemy to his people,
his people WILL rebel against him.

Verse 1:
You look so comfortable up there
on your throne of gold and bones
but the subjects you tread upon
will not take your excesses for long


Chorus:
You thought your power would see you through
Never imagined what hatred could do
Now the sharks are surrounding you
and there's blood in the water


Verse 2:
Now that the walls are closing in
on all of your misdeeds and offenses
It's no surprise that they call for your head
you don't deserve a trial, but the gallows instead


Chorus:
You thought your power would see you through
Never imagined what hatred could do
Now the sharks are surrounding you
and there's blood in the water

Walking the last steps that you will take
The headsman's axe marks your final fate
The crowd watches on as you kneel and pray
They're tasting the blood in the water


Bridge:
The axe swings
A head falls
The crowd cheers
A king gone

Never betray the people's trust
You are a servant
Not a god
No matter how wealthy you become
You cannot buy more blood


(Crowd whispers)


Chorus x2:
You thought your power would see you through
Never imagined what hatred could do
Now the sharks are surrounding you
and there's blood in the water


Spoken Outro:
And so again, it comes to pass that history repeats itself.
As many men have risen to power, just as many have succumbed to greed and atrophy.
Let this, then, be a lesson for future generations:
No matter how powerful you are, the sharks are never far behind you.

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