The ashes always blow away

I'm the only one left to stay
Everything fades away
Everything I've loved
Everything I've wanted

Here I stand in this land
Shattered memories of bliss
Pain and regret in hand
Without a single shred of joy

I'm stranded alone
I wish I would've known
Nothing lasts,
Everything burns to ashes

Why does nothing ever stay
Why am I the only one to never leave
The ashes always blow away
And everything always burns

 

It all started with a promise

A promise that it would never be like this

Shallow words without meaning

And flammable desires

 

But time shows us all

And I'll never forget

That blind faith leads to a fall

Then the fires begin

 

I'm the only one left to stay
Everything fades away
Everything I've loved
Everything I've wanted

Here I stand in this land
Shattered memories of bliss
Pain and regret in hand
Without a single shred of joy

 

He said the land was a beauty

And I agreed

But he lied to me

It was a disaster

 

He said the people were nice

And they all smiled at me

It seemed to be peace

But it was nothing but lies

 

I'm the only one left to stay
Everything fades away
Everything I've loved
Everything I've wanted

Here I stand in this land
Shattered memories of bliss
Pain and regret in hand
Without a single shred of joy

Author's Note

I listened to this song as I was writing this, and before I wrote this... It was an inspiration.

Reviews

[Megan]

I like this. It's another great example of how well you can convey emotions through your work. And it's so true, you know, things never really last. Great work.

[David the writer]

Thanks, I really appreciate it.