7 Gravel and Thorn

This constant yearning They built castles of glass on the ocean floor With the seaside burning Walked the gravel that led them up to your door They brought all you could stand and they still had more Now that you’ve gone so far Talking in circles Your heart has grown so cold This silent prison is just a thorn in your side Every violent mission became a source of your pride Where the home fires died When did it break your stride Now that you’ve gone so far Talking in circles Your heart has grown so cold Knee deep concrete Indiscreet but it’s all you leave behind Treading water Selling favors Manufactured saviors on the vines Just hanging on to the tie that blinds That earthbound phoenix never rose Saddled with the armament you chose Stood by all night but missed the call Now you wash it out with ethanol Now that you’ve drawn blood, you’re on your own