The Legend

About someone I'm really close to and how he feels about his past.

The fire in your eyes
burns bright in the night.
In the air you hear the cries
of those who lost the fight.

The embers burn and glow.
You're now far away.
Watch as the flames slowly grow.
If only you could stay.

Rage and flames slowly die
as you fall to your knees.
Filled with anger, you ask why.
Take me, I beg you, please.

No chance for another shot.
No one gives a second thought.
Watch them fall
but who's standing tall
is no mystery.
Whether it be with honor or shame,
you'll go down in history.

It's over and you've won.
Your heart burns and head aches.
As you realize what you've done
your lonely heart breaks.

The darkness consumes you;
forever you run.
'Cause no matter what you do
there's no end to what's begun.

Pretend things aren't what they seem,
but when you wake
it's another bad dream
of your stupid mistake.

See them rise, and see them fall.
Wish it meant nothing at all.
What have I done?
What have I become?
It's no mystery.
Whether it be relished or discarded,
you'll go down in history.