Ascension (Crown of Thorns)

Question me not so called "Divine light imitation"
Even though the heartless have such phony aspirations
Dare to call me serpent? Judge me blindly guiding liar
Oh you should know you too are no stranger to the fire
Dare to walk with demons. To consummate with fear
Take a walk with me my son. For once you'll see it clear

"All the sins committed. For you I've chosen three
How dare you turn back. Now you belong to me"

Sin one is that you think you're holier than thou
Allow me to show you the truth

"The shattered glass-like mirror. How it shows what you forsake"

As counterfeit are these dark wings. Mark the artificial kingdom
A throne upon that which you've built

It pours the glass much fuller. Proving once for all your guise
The shadows growing nearer. As the tensions now arise

Now as the fire eats away. So does this memory
All mourning father starts to pray. Becoming sorrowed melodies
Never a present. Futures passed. It is my bidding. My command
All innocent shall lose their will. Cold broken spirits. Faithful till
Their dancing cries echoing deep. If all but whispers cry to thee"

This hour we divide our circle. Kingdoms start to fall
Gathered are the faithful. That only know of loss
Baptize in the fire. Shall bare my crown of thorns
Where hope becomes inferno. And faith becomes their cross

Second sin so hopeless is such ever lasting passions
A sweet lie. Now can drag asunder

"Lusted desire. Woman's touch
Carnal conceptions. Touch to touch"

Hand in hand your final sin. Your pride is so consuming
Has all of this begun to sink in?

"All you are. And all you know. Your spirit broke. Your shattered will"

Now answer me. Why do you placate dispositions?
Or triumph in mediocrity?

"As bitter sweet the taste. All you've done will hold no weight"

Does your time deserve the truth for the kingdom built on lies?
Every brick was paved by you!

This glass is almost full. I believe his times arrived
His spirits not yet shattered. Though he's ready now to rise

"He so defies. Won't subjugate. Resist compelling. Far too late
If all you've known is lies. "Give me salvation, that's your cry?
Your memories all broken dreams. Your fallen tears belong to me
Hear not thy mother knowing this. Though strong you are can never win
Broken the vows. Divided light. Within the shadow four shall rise
Rise
Rise!

This hour we divide our circle. Kingdoms start to fall
Gathered are the faithful. That only know of loss
Baptize in the fire. Shall bare my crown of thorns
Where hope becomes inferno. And faith becomes their cross

So many sins how could we lie?
Your self denial makes you right?
Damnation is a tricky step. Look in the mirror and accept
Remove the mask and so become. No more deceiving what you've done
Another sinner; costumed saint. Cry out to father
Kneel and pray

This hour we divide our circle. Kingdoms start to fall
Gathered are the faithful. That only know of loss
Baptize in the fire. Shall bare my crown of thorns
Where hope becomes inferno. And faith becomes their cross

Now the nine complete the circle. Kingdom built on flames
With you our contradiction. You're the only one to blame
Without you we're but shadows. Lost dreams, hopes, deserves
Cause you're our final ember
Damnation we shall rise