Relinquish (Apollyon II)

Run the seas dry, until they're cold and marrowless

Let flame taste the rye; their filthy hands hold emptiness

The true word is nigh, some will claim it's powerless

They'll never see light through cylinders of faithlessness

Do you recall all your fears?

Do you retain those insecurities?

What could crack stone so thick

Or cause pure steel to corrode so quick?

I have constructed this kingdom

On a foundation of moral perfection

This, I claim with the utmost conviction

My passion and vigor will remain unwavered

Listen to what the righteous say

Where to work and where to play

These fences keep you at bay

Swear loyalty, how your head and pray

Reach out your empty palms

Feed yourself on empty psalms

War and starvation will not heal contagion

So, brothers and sisters, receive your salvation

Do you recall all your fears?

Do you retain those insecurities?

What could crack stone so thick

Or cause pure steel to corrode so quick?

I watched the crowd gather 'round

Upon the head, they placed a crown

Their cheers and praise began to mound

I heard the choir roar

'Make way! The savior has come!

This is the day; the crusade has begun! '

Listen to what the righteous say

Where to work and where to play

These fences keep you at bay

Swear loyalty, how your head and pray

Reach out your empty palms

Feed yourself on empty psalms

War and starvation will not heal contagion

So, brothers and sisters, I plea

Place your faith in me

First they took our arms, next, came our rights

To relinquish our free speech; our ability to fight

Make way, the savior has come

This is the day; the crusade has begun

You're safe here!