Forging Generals lyrics

Song information

Artist: Staple
Album: Of Truth And Reconciliation

Lyrics

These are the ties that bind
Contracts signed with pulsing blood remind us of color when everything turns to grey
Absolutes are life
Deterioration's the killer
Oath reforms for fallen, lords whose kingdoms die
Are we fallen lords who've laid their weapons down
Trading resolve for rash cowardice?

We're at war, but the generals' names were forged
The pen is mighty when the sword is sheathed
When battle's waged, we'll see what choice we've made by the deeds ink tells;
Of valiant feats, it should spell
For we vow to stand until the end or die

And the scars we've acquired aren't shadowed in remorse..
These scars are our testament
That we didn't quench spirit's flame
But we assailed hell with swift feet and iron fists proclaiming
"We fight! 'til vows fulfilled we shall not rest!
Assail for honor to the death!"

We're at war, but the generals' names were forged
The pen is mighty when the sword is sheathed
When battle's waged, we'll see what choice we've made by the deeds ink tells;
Of valiant feats, it should spell
For we vow to stand until the end or die

Show me courage
Show me strength
Show the resolve it takes when buckled knees carry the world because the will doesn't break
When sweat is blood, as wrung from a sponge
And vinegared wounds cover your progress like rank, cheap, expired perfume
The almighty's head held resolutely 'til dead
For greatness wrought, the wise should be taught
Forging generals

We're at war, but the generals' names were forged
The pen is mighty when the sword is sheathed
When battle's waged, we'll see what choice we've made by the deeds ink tells;
Of valiant feats, it should spell
We will sign our names to stake our claims
We know the choice that we have made
Assail for honor to the death
'Til vows fulfilled we shall not rest

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