Faithful Darkness Black Mirror's Reflection 1. Burning Bridges [Music: Jimmy “Judas” Persson, Lyrics: Joakim Strandberg Nilsson] Killing time by losing faith Instead of figuring out how to make a change Giving it a try when it's too late Got no one else to blame but themselves They keep collecting things they do not need Still rejecting emptiness without any dreams Cheating creatures, betrayers to the bone Secret meetings, meaningless unless they´re pure Who are they to decide what's wrong? Too much effort in making the right calls Living in constant fear Burning bridges and finding another wall Sick and tired of the life they call their own Never, ever gonna take a shot and let it go So many believe, they did never have a choice All over all, the slaughtering upon their soul They keep collecting things they do not need Still rejecting emptiness without any dreams Cheating creatures, betrayers to the bone Secret meetings, meaningless unless they´re pure Who are they to decide what's wrong? Too much effort in making the right calls Living in constant fear just to lose it all Burning bridges and finding another wall Who are they to decide what's wrong? Too much effort in making the right calls Living in constant fear Burning bridges and finding another wall 2. Another Pain [Music: Jimmy ”Judas” Persson, Lyrics: Jimmy ”Judas” Persson] As I lay myself to rest, painting up a pretty picture Schematics of my life.. Total failure.... Don't even know where to begin, remembering all those lies Living beside my shadow and looking through its eyes I'm frightened Embracing depression as my life is passing by Feeling so lost. Is this real, or just another nightmare? NO ONE CAN EVER SEE ALL THE SCARS INSIDE MY EXTERIOR MADE UP SELF IS ALL A LIE PROTECTING WHAT’S STILL LEFT INSIDE OF ME AS I’M BREAKING APART I CHOOSE WHO I WANT TO BE Breaking down my inner walls and then there’s no return My life is filled with corrupt memories Scars on my arms, Scars in my soul I’m beyond all repair Embracing depression as my shadow is passing by I'm still so lost. Am I dead or alive? NO ONE CAN EVER SEE ALL THE SCARS INSIDE MY EXTERIOR MADE UP SELF IS ALL A LIE PROTECTING WHAT’S STILL LEFT INSIDE OF ME AS I’M BREAKING APART I CHOOSE WHO I WANT TO BE NO ONE CAN EVER SEE ALL THE SCARS INSIDE MY EXTERIOR MADE UP SELF IS ALL A LIE PROTECTING WHAT’S STILL LEFT INSIDE OF ME AS I’M BREAKING APART I CHOOSE WHO I WANT TO BE NO ONE CAN EVER SEE ALL THE SCARS INSIDE I LONG FOR A BETTER PURPOSE, A REASON TO SMILE PROTECTING WHAT’S STILL LEFT INSIDE OF ME AS I’M LEAVING MYSELF, SALVATION IS NEAR 3. Blessing Of Ignorance [Music: Jimmy “Judas” Persson, Lyrics: Erik Nilsson] Listen to the words I'm screaming in your face Look when I tear apart The lies that you told When I dropkick your smile Into the concrete When I rip out the darkness you fed my heart Emptiness - the silent truth Perseverance - inhale victory Ferocity - let our blood boil Vengeance - bring them their end WHEN YOU BROUGHT ME DOWN TO THIS REALITY, TO FACE THE TRUTH YOU KEPT FROM ME IMPALE THE PAIN OF YOUR CREATION, FUCK YOUR IGNORANCE LEAVE ME DEAD Never ending hatred That pushes me further on That takes me to the edge Emptiness - the silent truth Perseverance - inhale victory Ferocity - let our blood boil Vengeance - bring them their end WHEN YOU BROUGHT ME DOWN TO THIS REALITY, TO FACE THE TRUTH YOU KEPT FROM ME IMPALE THE PAIN OF YOUR CREATION, FUCK YOUR IGNORANCE LEAVE ME DEAD 4. When Emotions Fall Pt. 1 [Music: Jimmy “Judas” Persson, Lyrics: Joakim Strandberg Nilsson] Caught in a subconscious state of mind Always aware of moments that won't ever occur Will I ever meet her again? (again) Even if I would it could never ever be the same So many years ago No one ever saw it coming Fading memories somewhere in the back of my mind Are they lost forever? DO YOU REMEMBER HER? ARE YOU DENYING THAT YOU STILL CARE? I CAN’T STAND THE THOUGHT OF HER EYES, SHE BROUGHT ME INTO PIECES So many signs I wouldn't believe Neglecting what I should have felt was real Will I ever dare to dream again? (again?) A persisting fear off ending up in a nightmare So many years ago I just can't recall the feeling Now all I see is a pitch-black blur of pain Tormenting me, whilst I am asleep! DO YOU REMEMBER HER? ARE YOU DENYING THAT YOU STILL CARE? I CAN’T STAND THE THOUGHT OF HER EYES, SHE BROUGH ME INTO PIECES I remember every single time I remember how she let me down I can't push this shit aside I know she's gone forever I remember every single time I remember how I was so blind I won't let it tear me down But I can't deny I do still care DO YOU REMEMBER HER? ARE YOU DENYING THAT YOU STILL CARE? I CAN’T STAND THE THOUGHT OF HER EYES, SHE BROUGH ME INTO PIECES I remember every single time I remember why she let me down I won't ever win this fight I can't escape from her eyes 5. Stand As One [Music: Jimmy “Judas” Persson, Lyrics: Erik Nilsson] Make your stand A feeling of independence An un-scattered mind No more endless nights in pain Push forward, worthless bastards Think, a destiny of your own A personal meaning, finding a purpose Avoid becoming a hollow peon Stand as One Assemble the legions within Stand as one See beyond the fallen BLIND DUE TO THE GHOSTS AROUND FIND YOURSELF WALKING BESIDE ME You spend millions of hours Breathing our air, devour our hope Can't you leave us alone? Can't you see that we're superior? This world was made for us Stop stealing our tears and our joy Evolve to that within your dreams Rise up and fly away Assemble the legions within Stand as one See beyond the fallen BLIND DUE TO THE GHOSTS AROUND FIND YOURSELF WALKING BESIDE ME TRY TO LIVE AMONG THE STARS, SMILING ON YOUR WAY TO THE COFFIN THERE IS MORE TO THIS LIFE THAN THE DRESSED UP SHELLS IN FRONT OF YOU 6. Remember This Fight [Music: Jimmy “Judas” Persson, Lyrics: Erik Nilsson] Reflect back over time Do you wish for weakness again Reflect into your mind Scattered dreams lost forever It feels like I’m trapped Within my own imagination How come, that what I seek Is lost into eternity Is lost into eternity!!! HOW CAN I REMEMBER LAST TIME, REMEMBER THE FALL A VISION OF SAFETY REMEMBER THE PAIN, REMEMBER THIS FIGHT Reflect back over time Do you wish for need again Reflect into your mind Silent lies all around I traded my strength, my solitude For something more, something different Now I’m like everyone else Trapped within fear of loneliness HOW CAN I REMEMBER LAST TIME, REMEMBER THE FALL A VISION OF SAFETY REMEMBER THE PAIN, REMEMBER THIS FIGHT Marching down a lost road Carry banners with empty symbols A trapped mass, longing for an order LIBERATED INTO THE WIND FORESEE THE NEXT TIME, REJECT THE FALL CLOSING MY EYES, IGNORING THE NORMS FOR NOW THE TIME HAS COME TO FIGHT ONCE MORE 7. Destroy [Music: Johan Aldgård, Lyrics: Joakim Strandberg Nilsson] A leap from a bridge Never certain where it ends Feeling the loss of power Sense the inevitable A sensation of ageing inside When you think you have control You are already lost WIDE AWAKE AND AWARE OF REALITY BREATHING THE FEELING OF BEING SO MUCH MORE AND ALL THIS TIME I KNOW WE’RE MORE THAN PUPPETS IN THIS GODFORSAKEN SHOW Deciding fate Obeying others So much left to learn Don't, for a second, believe you have control When everybody knows there's so much left to destroy Destroy, there's so much left WIDE AWAKE AND AWARE OF REALITY BREATHING THE FEELING OF BEING SO MUCH MORE AND ALL THIS TIME I KNOW WE’RE MORE THAN PUPPETS IN THIS GODFORSAKEN SHOW I, I don't wanna see you face any more Get out of my way or end up on the floor I promise you won't even stand a chance I won't ever let you be the one The one who tries to change my life This will never last WIDE AWAKE AND AWARE OF REALITY BREATHING THE FEELING OF BEING SO MUCH MORE AND ALL THIS TIME I KNOW WE’RE MORE THAN PUPPETS IN THIS GODFORSAKEN SHOW 8. Hate Injeciton [Music: Jimmy “Judas” Persson, Lyrics: Erik Nilsson] Didn't you get tired of your own lies? Didn’t your weakness consume you from within? You should know that this betrayal, that disguise of love Gave me the powers beyond my own understanding Fairy tales about happy endings, angels and black tears I took you under my wings, I gave birth to what you are Anger, sorrow, pain, and hatred became my best friends Triumph and vengeance became my very will to live Now I breathe as If every day is my last Now I fight so my will can be done Actually, how could I believe you Why didn't my heart beat faster at the time Like everyone else, believes was all that I had Believes that you destroyed with your so-called love for me HATE INJECTION I BREATH THE DUST OF YOUR LIES HATE INJECTION FORCED TO FEED UPON THE ASHES OF YOUR MEMORY (Buried alive) Burned by the flames of injustice But from the ashes I rose like a phoenix Stronger than ever, rebuilding my life Creating the new me, fighting against my damaged memories Buried alive, burned by the flames of injustice But from the ashes I rose like a phoenix x2 Now I breathe as If every day were my last Now I fight for my will to be done HATE INJECTION I INHALE THE DUST OF YOUR LIES HATE INJECTION FORCED TO FEED UPON THE ASHES OF YOUR MEMORY HATE INJECTION CLOAKING MY SORROW WITH REASONS OF HATRED HATE INJECTION TO SLOWLY REBUILD MY LIFE IN EXILE Give me my hate injection 9. When Emotions Fall Pt. 2 [Music: Joakim Strandberg Nilsson, Lyrics: Joakim Strandberg Nilsson] A fragile mind, frightened of what he is And what he will become, someone full of lies Convinced that the truth had to be set aside To keep his precious calm Causing agony beyond redemption When the fatal mistakes are revealed No way out, no return A lesson learned A second chance He askes himself why? One more time, trying all over again Fells like a rerun of a fading emotion Will it be different, can I ever change who I am Another pitfall, when emotions fall Enlighten by the complex structure of guilt and regret (Whispers, whispers) Is there still time to make things right Is there another way to live? Floating in darkness It's time to face reality (I can't) One more time, trying all over again Feels like a rerun of a fading emotion Will it be different, can I ever change who I am Another pitfall, when emotions fall 10. A Cursed Redemption [Music: Jimmy Persson, Lyrics: Erik Nilsson] Pretentious bastard Spreading empty promises all around Don’t care what you mark, what damage you do It’s not just about getting a profit Our behavior reflects your private intentions So stand up and refuse to take your bow Why do we step aside? From day to night we feed the strong Without ever feeling that we belong I guess it’s time to search for a light Suggestions are either green or white In your chaotic world Declaring war, spreading disease Promoting plagues of cursed honesty Humanity is already lost Our sense of purpose gone with the winds Left to root in a world of the undying From day to night we feed the strong Without ever feeling that we belong I guess it’s time to search for a light Suggestions are either green or white Go! Even though you might think Power is the bigger picture Gain prosperity through modesty 11. Answer For Your Sins [Music: Johan Aldgård & Jimmy “Judas” Persson, Lyrics: Erik Nilsson] Marked by society, paying the cost of judgment Didn't they hear, when a wolf told lies? Can't they see him smiling innocently Where the servants vision ends, the blind and deaf have to act Strike upon the corrupted Forced him to the white light YOU STOLE MY MOST PRECIOUS THING STAMPED ON HER, FORCED HER TO INSANITY I MADE YOU ANSWER FOR YOUR SINS I BROUGHT JUDGMENT UPON YOU Bringer of sorrow, bringer of pain An ambassador of mental destruction You brought vengeance on yourself I'll tell you everything, before I end you Everything went black before her eyes Her world fall apart, leaving her to you Extending an hour to an eternity A never ending night of tears and panic I can’t believe that my life has come to an end Can some please reach out, and take my hand YOU STOLE MY MOST PRECIOUS THING STAMPED ON HER, FORCED HER TO INSANITY I MADE YOU ANSWER FOR YOUR SINS I BROUGHT JUDGMENT UPON YOU Driven by hatred acting on orders from my heart A second of silence ended your black art 12. Black Mirror's Reflection [Music: Johan Aldgård & Jimmy “Judas” Persson, Lyrics: Erik Nilsson] Why do my eyes sparkle? With a desire no man shall feel Was I created so different? Like a lonely rose in the garden of Eve My wounds will never heal as good as yours My scars tell stories that you'll never understand MARKED BY THOSE AROUND ME MY NEEDS WILL NEVER BE FREE IN MY WORLD, SO CLOSE TO PERFECTION BLACK MIRROR’S REFLECTION It’s such a strong force within A power beyond any promises made Whispering voices that tells me That my demons are here to stay My wounds never heal as good as yours My scars tells stories that you'll never understand MARKED BY THOSE AROUND ME MY NEEDS WILL NEVER BE FREE IN MY WORLD, SO CLOSE TO PERFECTION BLACK MIRROR’S REFLECTION How can I see myself in you When you change everything else A horizon that splits this world apart That thin line between sleep and awake