Tempered - Strive Lyrics

Sucked into a mire
Its viscous fluid rising higher
Treading the silt amongst the scum
Outnumbered ten thousand to one
I deny satisfaction
I subvert all opposing action
Strike the mortar that holds the stone
And watch it all come down

They clipped my wings
They snapped my bones
They took my song
I'll burn their home

Might
Drawn from the well of self
Casting an iron resolve
Grip the knife
By the blade
Push it back
Deny death
Feel hot adrenaline surging in
And live again

Assume control
Crush all foes
Strive for wisdom
Strive for growth

Mastery of one's own
Stand
Conquer
Submit
Suffer
Lesser lifeforms torn asunder

The Draconian way
Forced under the thumb

Stand
Conquer
Submit
Suffer

Though my body may fail
I'll still keep what's mine

Never to be taken alive

I reject the treatment
I refuse to fold
I reject the synthetic
I alone, embrace the cold