Nails

Decline and fall<br/> We once stood so tall<br/> The future was at our command<br/> But the years of neglect erased the years of respect<br/> Now we bury our heads in the sand<br/> <br/> We got so used to taking life so easy<br/> Made us soft - it made us weak<br/> Everything's been handed to us<br/> Freedom we take for granted<br/> See right through the enemy promises they make<br/> Simple topics -<br/> Ideas for simple minds mass consumption<br/> Soothing words meant to sedate you!<br/> <br/> Out of sight - Out of mind<br/> Tunnel vision - future blind<br/> Gamble with the fate of the next generation<br/> For the short term bottom line<br/> <br/> Once we had such pride and believed in the leaders we could trust<br/> To protect and to serve<br/> Seem like so many empty words<br/> Who can we turn to now<br/> Power is held in the hands of the few<br/> A status they seek to maintain<br/> O say can you see the burning oil fields<br/> Who profits this time? Answer me!<br/> <br/> One day - we the people might be in control<br/> One dream - to create a world far beyond war<br/> One hope - more money spent to educate than to kill<br/> Last chance - we hold it in our hand<br/> One voice - who will be the one - is it you?<br/> <br/> Social classes stratified - population pacified<br/> Self-expression suppressed<br/> Apathy prevalent - democracy irrelevant<br/> Diagnosis terminal - prognosis is grim

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Six feet four - strong, young and handsome<br/> Leader of a nation so proud<br/> Look in his eyes - he already knows you<br/> The power to see deep inside<br/> <br/> The will live up to what I say<br/> I will live up to what he has to say<br/> <br/> Born of the land they once roamed so freely<br/> A culture so ancient - unspoiled<br/> Strangers that first seemed so friendly<br/> Now threaten all they know<br/> Attempts at treaties are useless<br/> Enforcement is futility<br/> No respect for what they hold sacred<br/> No choice but to fight and defend<br/> <br/> Through my eyes I see truth<br/> For what my people stand for<br/> With my eyes I see pain<br/> Conflict can't be avoided<br/> In their eyes I see greed<br/> To fulfill their manifest destiny<br/> From sea to shining sea….<br/> <br/> The creative powers drew no boundaries<br/> When they formed this land<br/> And you cannot buy that which is not owned<br/> Your book of truth is a hypocritic tool<br/> Which my people will not stand for<br/> Freedom's parting breath<br/> Has widowed many in my tribe<br/> And from where the sun now stands<br/> I will fight no more forever<br/> <br/> Lies are free - The desire of a confident man<br/> Coming forth to take my land<br/> Our guns will bring them to their knees - Fight!<br/> <br/> Burning so hot with the spirit<br/> Fighting for all they know<br/> Taking the ultimate journey<br/> Departing - never to return<br/> <br/> And I will die a caged man!

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Indecision is deciding<br/> Medicated weekends<br/> Trying hard to keep on trying<br/> All the while divide<br/> <br/> Pushing hard - pushing back<br/> Time to take a stand<br/> Measure up - hold you down<br/> Catch up when you can<br/> <br/> I think I see heaven<br/> You don't have to live up to what they expect<br/> As long they say you died trying<br/> <br/> Indecision when decided<br/> Feeling incomplete<br/> Getting high to keep from trying<br/> Living on the street<br/> <br/> Make a mark that doesn't scar<br/> Closer to the soul<br/> Paper signs on every corner<br/> Eye to eye we roll on by<br/> <br/> No words can heal<br/> It only comes by show<br/> <br/> Every day we grow exposing<br/> Layer some with tears<br/> Two of the same can't be together<br/> Prejudice - fear<br/> <br/> Eat the flesh - drink the blood<br/> A global masquerade<br/> We decided - we're divided<br/> Heaven manmade<br/> <br/> You don't have to live up - Die<br/> You don't have to live up - Die<br/> You don't have to live up - Die<br/> <br/> You don't have to live up to what they expect<br/> As long they say you died trying

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

You've been set free at the age of 18<br/> Life's path is leading you nowhere<br/> So you bit and you kicked - with the last lick<br/> The first taste of life makes you sick<br/> <br/> Hiding your face from the street lights at night<br/> Surviving off what you can steal<br/> You pray for deliverance from this living hell<br/> Paying the price to be free<br/> <br/> Living up to what they expect - pressured success<br/> Lies nothing but lies<br/> Signs of a lost soul showing in you<br/> Knowing you'll always be left on your own<br/> <br/> Walking in circles with no place to go<br/> Distorted visions and goals<br/> With each day that passes the future grows dark<br/> The innocence withers away<br/> <br/> Hiding your face from the street lights at night<br/> Surviving off what you can steal<br/> You pray for deliverance from this living hell<br/> Paying the price to be free<br/> <br/> I pray for someone to save my soul<br/> On this path that I walk - I'm alone at night<br/> I remember the fright as a child with no light<br/> Just set me free<br/> Sometimes I think I'm crazy<br/> <br/> Forced to accept a life on the run<br/> Fear becomes Strength as it grows<br/> No use for faith when you're living in fear<br/> Haunted by memories of home<br/> But all bridges have been burned<br/> It's too late to return to a house of broken dreams<br/> Nerves are wearing thin<br/> The fabric of existence is ripping apart at the seams

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

"Leave on your way," Ramses said<br/> "Gather your flock - the desert awaits you<br/> Take all the torment that surrounds you<br/> Your God of the slaves has left my son dead"<br/> <br/> Brother - go forth and tell all the people<br/> The journey's long - our fate unknown<br/> Death in the desert is better than bondage<br/> Relying on faith - the exodus begins<br/> <br/> Light my way with a pillar of fire<br/> Light my way<br/> <br/> Open your eyes - look to the night<br/> There's a pillar of light<br/> Light to help you get away - just in the nick of time<br/> Light to help you get away - follow me<br/> Open your eyes - look to the night<br/> There's a pillar of light<br/> <br/> Thunder of horses - chariots follow<br/> Our way is blocked by the edge of the sea<br/> Lord of hosts will do battle for us<br/> Ramses - behold his mighty hand<br/> <br/> Scaling the mountain - reaching for truth<br/> The newly delivered - now faithless and vain<br/> Cast down the word on all that are evil<br/> To live by His law and not that of man

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

She once was a wonder - pure and new<br/> From the child the beauty grew<br/> Now she's been ravaged by excess<br/> A sin to which she can't confess<br/> <br/> I fear it's much too late<br/> Seems the damage has been done<br/> <br/> I used to watch the wind<br/> Stroke through her golden hair<br/> I'd lose myself in her deep blue eyes<br/> Seldom angry - often calm - romantic fertility<br/> Always by my side - all we need she provides<br/> <br/> We speak of hope for tomorrow<br/> But do nothing today<br/> We're losing our grip<br/> Poison runs through her veins<br/> She's fading away<br/> Overcome by the pain<br/> Mourn for her<br/> <br/> We open the book to find we're on the last page<br/> Raise the curtain - they've set the stage<br/> An old and tired woman who can give no more<br/> The curtain closes - return to void

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Zack and Snake had a meeting on the corner<br/> Snake with a gleam in his eye<br/> Zack relayed plans to pull a job<br/> Snake replied, "Do or die!"<br/> See - neither one had a grip on reality<br/> Reality was getting high<br/> Wake up every morning<br/> With a whip - snap - pipe crack - kick back<br/> "Ooooo - that one registered, man"<br/> <br/> Driven by the need - Just one more<br/> Hits you like shot - Gun to the head<br/> On itself it feeds - Eats you alive<br/> Tangled in the rocks - Can't break out<br/> Will it ever stop?<br/> <br/> Friday came like any other day<br/> They went through what they had to do<br/> Snake was looking down the barrel in the mirror<br/> "If anybody moves - they're through!"<br/> Zack was cold as he lit up the bowl<br/> Snake listened as the smoke went through<br/> Snake's palms got sweaty - said, "One for the road"<br/> Zack knew Snake couldn't refuse<br/> <br/> The boys were hard - evil with an attitude<br/> Hose on head - <br/> Iron fist punches were packed with lead<br/> Glass was breakin' - life was shakin'<br/> "If anybody moves, they're dead"<br/> A cop in disguise with a gun on his thigh<br/> Shot 'em both between the eyes<br/> <br/> Watching the smoke swirl in a vicious circle<br/> Puts life in - takes the soul out<br/> We all got goals

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Listen hard to what I'm saying<br/> Judge not but use your best judgement<br/> Of character and heart -<br/> If it sounds too good to be true<br/> Take it - and you were doomed from the start<br/> <br/> Beggar - With your confidence so proud<br/> To save me is the furthest from your mind<br/> Chooser - Say the chosen one speaks to you<br/> Abomination to you and all your kind<br/> Donator - This song goes out to you all<br/> Seems you've lost touch with reality<br/> I want to catch you before you fall<br/> Masturbator - On your mind body and soul<br/> In the dark - He's Hyde<br/> In the light he's a Jeckyll<br/> and he beckons to your every call<br/> <br/> Denial preys upon your soul<br/> <br/> I used to be a racist - used to be a bigot<br/> I've been known to burn a cross or two - but<br/> that's all through now<br/> I stand my ground in this town<br/> Both far and wide I set aside my past<br/> Which is here to haunt me<br/> I taunt you with my name - did you get it?<br/> Pleased to meet you<br/> <br/> Instigator - Selling tears for lies<br/> Seems you've lost touch with reality<br/> <br/> I want to kick you before you die<br/> Manipulator - Said he'd seen you coming<br/> You bought the prayer - he took the dare<br/> Now dark is the light - where were you on the night?<br/> <br/> Listen hard to what I'm saying<br/> Judge not - but use your best judgement<br/> Of character and heart -<br/> Take it - and you were doomed from the start<br/> Do you believe everything you hear?<br/> Then maybe you deserve what you get<br/> So go ahead…take it

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Instrumental

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

I feel alone and cold<br/> No trace of feelings in my empty soul<br/> Shrouded by the fears<br/> Staring through eyes - beyond tears<br/> It's been a long and lonely road<br/> I've lived two lives or so I'm told<br/> In search of internal peace<br/> Desperation and anger soon will cease<br/> <br/> Seems like I've been here before<br/> I look to the past but see a closed door<br/> Struggle to take a glimpse outside<br/> The courage to look I cannot find<br/> The future's a window for me,<br/> but black clouds obscure what I can see<br/> Confined by these walls - the days go by<br/> Turn into years in a blink of an eye<br/> <br/> If you could only picture what I feel inside<br/> Could you hold me?<br/> Or would you run and hide?<br/> <br/> Hope feels so far away<br/> Gathering strength to get through<br/> the day is all that I have left<br/> Existence resembles the void of death

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Many years I plied my trade of ruthless termination<br/> And many perished from my dark career<br/> Any thoughts of guilt are buried deep within<br/> For doubt will lead to hesitation<br/> <br/> I'm a murderer to some to others I'm a savior<br/> A mercenary killing for my pay<br/> I carry out this sentence in the name of human law<br/> Ignoring that which says, "thou shall not kill"<br/> <br/> I recall the teachings of<br/> Teachings of the faith in God<br/> Teaching of His love<br/> Believing in His only son<br/> Salvation in His name<br/> <br/> The life I take today is the life that's take many<br/> A guillotine that's turned to volts<br/> Body jolting - foaming - bleeding -<br/> crying - frying - dying<br/> I look to my peers - job well done<br/> <br/> Severed souls hold the choice -<br/> forgiveness or damnation<br/> Many of which I've seen repent<br/> Those that don't have sold their souls<br/> and are cast into the fire<br/> An evil end with no retirement<br/> <br/> Righteous - Justice - Not Worthy - Salvation<br/> <br/> Take an eye for an eye - a life for a life<br/> I am his victim's agent of revenge<br/> With their tragic legacy I'll justify his death<br/> and in the end the mortal sin be cleansed<br/> <br/> He says his final prayers<br/> and walks the last and lonely mile<br/> His sordid tale is drawing to a close<br/> The priest turns and frowns<br/> as they strap his body down<br/> I flip the switch - the end will now begin<br/> <br/> I stand before and praise your name<br/> Receiving judgement for my righteous rage<br/> The lives of many - I take the blame<br/> The sins of many I call my own<br/> I ask not for forgiveness<br/> I reap what I have sown<br/> <br/> Too late, but not forgotten

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Been Dazed and Confused for so long it's not true.<br/> Wanted a woman, never bargained for you.<br/> Lots of people talk and few of them know, <br/> soul of a woman was created below. <br/> <br/> You hurt and abuse tellin' all of your lies. <br/> Run around sweet baby, Lord how they hypnotize. <br/> Sweet little baby, I don't know where you've been. <br/> Gonna love you baby, here I come again. <br/> <br/> Every day I work so hard, bringin' home my hard earned pay <br/> Try to love you baby, but you push me away. <br/> Don't know where you're goin', only know just where you've been, <br/> Sweet little baby, I want you again. <br/> <br/> Been dazed and confused for so long, it's not true. <br/> Wanted a woman, never bargained for you. <br/> Take it easy baby, let them say what they will. <br/> Will your tongue wag so much when I send you the bill?

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

I know a guy named Mike<br/> He plays his guitar every night<br/> This man is straight as an arrow<br/> Pass him a pipe - say that he's shined it<br/> But you know he can always find it<br/> <br/> Now here comes Chris<br/> It's true he likes his Cannabis<br/> and he smokes each hitout of a bong<br/> Just when you pass out<br/> You can take a look about<br/> Chris can bong out all night long - yes he can<br/> <br/> Cannabis Sativa - The cheeba - Gets you high<br/> Cannabis Sativa - The cheeba - Gets you high<br/> Cannabis<br/> <br/> Now we get to Joel<br/> When you ask the man he'll just say no<br/> So save your breath and your time<br/> Excuse him if he's rude, but of all the things he do<br/> This man doesn't want to lose his mind<br/> <br/> Almost done and I gotta share it<br/> A connoisseur and his name is Garrett<br/> Ask him and he'll say - ganja is the only way to go<br/> But his last hit - this man will not share it - don't you know<br/> <br/> Now we get to me<br/> If you must know I do not smoke the weed<br/> "That's a likely story!"<br/> But when I've had too many cervezas<br/> Persuasion becomes so so easy

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026