[EternalPen]

***VERSE 1***

There’s a reflection of my feelings,
Hanging on a chain,
From my neck, on a ring,
A diamond full of shame.

You think it’s a sign,
Of a happiness that lasts,
But this burden I bear,
Is a reminder of my past.

It tells me what is now,
And what can never be,
It reminds me to be brave,
And face reality.

***CHORUS***

Because this life that I lead,
And these breathes that I take,
These paths that I travel,
And mistakes that I make:

They chisel my heart and soul,
They’re a part of who I am.
And if you don’t like this piece of art,
Well then I’m sorry you don’t understand.

***VERSE 2***

A female companion,
And a broken heart,
Or a life that was stolen,
Right before it could start.

A bit of money for my rent,
That wasn’t even mine,
Yet I have it anyway,
And I still feel fine.

A loss of humanity,
Or a loss of a soul,
I can’t tell which it is,
And I don’t care to know.

***CHORUS***

Because this life that I lead,
And these breathes that I take,
These paths that I travel,
And mistakes that I make:

They chisel my heart and soul,
They’re a part of who I am.
And if you don’t like this piece of art,
Well then I’m sorry you don’t understand.

***VERSE 3***

I can’t speak for myself,
Without telling you a lie.
I can’t live my own life,
Without wanting myself to die.

The ring on this chain,
Where the metal loops weave,
Is weighing me down,
But teaching me to breathe.

And as much as I have done,
And all the lives that I took,
They are teaching me to listen,
And teaching me to look.

***CHORUS***

Because this life that I lead,
And these breathes that I take,
These paths that I travel,
And mistakes that I make:

They chisel my heart and soul,
They’re a part of who I am.
And if you don’t like this piece of art,
Well then I’m sorry you don’t understand.

Because this life that I lead,
And these breathes that I take,
These paths that I travel,
And mistakes that I make:

They chisel my heart and soul,
They’re a part of who I am.
And if you don’t like this piece of art,
Well then I’m sorry you don’t understand.

Because this life that I lead,
And these breathes that I have taken,
Are telling us all-
That I have been mistaken.

And it’s a part of who I am,
And it’s a part of who I am,
And it’s a part of who I am,
And it’s a part of what I’ll become...

[Nupur]

Great work, EP! Totally love these.. the chorus, verses... you've done a great job with everything. Nice touch in the last line. Really like this one.

[Venomous Vixen]

I agree with Nupur, top notch lyrics. Your opening bit really grabs you, the rhyme is clever, but more so, the sorrow is heartfelt. There were one or two places I stumbled but lyrics are trickier to read, and I imagine to a certain tune it would flow perfectly. This is a bit different from what I am used to from you as well. Good to see you branching out and well met!

[EternalPen]

Thank you! I am not used to writing lyrics, but the chorus popped into my head, and a tune I'd been making up (for the heck of it) fit it perfectly. I have no clue how to write music, but I find this easier to read when I hum the tune. If anyone else finds it easier like that, please realise I had something acoustic in mind. I seriously doubt this would come CLOSE to sounding good if you tried something... electric. =P

Anyway, thank you! It's encouraging to know I did OK on this! ^_^

[Lubesh]

I was mesmerised over how much u seem to ahve put into these from evrybodies stndpoint..words form the thoguhts...very skilled you are ebcoming...and its a songlol

[EternalPen]

Haha, thank you! ^_^

I'm pleased it's enjoyable! It means a lot to me!