Resilience
Throughout time, always man's been tested, Their mettle just to live and survive. Over the years, some refuse to be bested, the will to persevere and to strive. The odds they must face, with their courage and grace, rallies the warrior inside. On and on, the will to fight on, Evoking emotions of pride! Up, against! Testing resilience again! Up, against. Pushing resilience within! Slaves to be worked, to the bone till their death, An evil genocidal rage. The drive to survive, against hate and torment, Starving like rats in a cage. Digging deep for their day of salvation, When liberators came their way, Keeping theirs wits and their kin all intact, Or was this their final day!? Up, against! Testing resilience again! Up, against. Pushing resilience within! Difficult times, they make stronger people, forced to dig their heels in. Easy times, makes us weaker "sheeple". The cycle repeats again! ---------------SOLO---------------- So, as the times were becoming simpler, Affluence paved the way. The need to struggle and fight, receded. The dawning of an easy age. Technology made us weak and lazy. Unable to find our own way. Unable to cope, so we begat problems. Unable to earn a wage. Up, against! Testing resilience again! Up, against. Pushing resilience within!
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Jun 18, 2026
Back in the age of ignorance and death. Waring kingdoms, morality bereft. Idle hands, the devil's ground, till Urban's decree, to The Levant bound. Taking swaths of many sultan's lands. Antioch, Edessa, Acre, crimson sands. The jewel in crown, as Jerusalem fell. The final fall, in Tripoli, as well. Off to the Holy Land, templars abound. Taking on caliphates, tearing them down. Knights in red-crosses, absolution for all. Heaven's admission for those who do fall. Invading infidels, threaten our land. The will of Allah, it forces our hand. And over the centuries, a brutal disgrace. Shedding the blood from the Clash of the Faiths. But in the scorch of the hot desert's sand, fell into place, did Saladin's plan. Under Horns of Hattin, the tide it did sway, blocked from Galilee and parched from the fray. Brush it was burnt, they were funneled away, trapped and cornered like simple prey. Forced to abandon, their strongholds and keeps. The sun, it set, as they sounded retreat. Off to the Holy Land, templars abound. Taking on caliphates, tearing them down. Knights in red-crosses, absolution for all. Heaven's admission for those who do fall. Invading infidels, threaten our land. The will of Allah, it forces our hand. And over the centuries, a brutal disgrace. Shedding the blood from the Clash of the Faiths. The sons of Christ, were given their leave, but for Reynald's neck, no such reprieve. The tables turned, driven back to the sea, Crusaders fail, in misery --------------SOLO-------------------------------------------------- Off to the Holy Land, templars abound. Taking on caliphates, tearing them down. Knights in red-crosses, absolution for all. Heaven's admission for those who do fall. Invading infidels, threaten our land. The will of Allah, it forces our hand. And over the centuries, a brutal disgrace. Shedding the blood from the Clash of the Faiths. So for hundreds of years the ripples are felt, encroaching and receding, while vengeance is dealt. Ottomans in Balkan kingdoms and states, till driven back at Vienna's gates. But still there's hatred, fatwas, decrees, jihadis and zealots on both sides of the seas. Hate teaching clerics, reverends and priests, from the Midwest and the Mideast.
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026
What you see you can’t believe, no one can be told. Poisoned thoughts, gain control, the movement’s taken hold Hatred and fear, the guiding lights, determining your human rights. You’re to blame, one side proclaims, and thus begins the fight. Chorus: Fight! Kill! Die! Die! Die! Die! Fight! Kill! Dieeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Verse: Lines are drawn in piles of shit, fighting with the flies. Who took a bite? He had no right. He’s from a different tribe. They came to rape and they came to kill, rancid values, they won’t instill. My god, my land, my race, my clan. A dream they won’t fulfill. Believe in me, I’m conspiracy. Bringer of deception and pain Conspiracy, I’m insanity. Watch as I dictate the blame. Verse: Jesus was white, the world is flat, we landed on the moon? Imagine that!! Vaccines a lie, Holocaust denied, Reptiles control our very lives. Don’t you see, Illuminati. Eyes everywhere, in this country. Time to make a stand, rebel flag in hand. A pedophile ring in a pizza stand! Chorus: Fight! Kill! Die! Die! Die! Die! Fight! Kill! Diiiiiiieeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! Verse: Back in time, when we were great, none of this was news. Click-bait!! Try to tell the truth or dispel a lie. Then you’re a fucking sheep. Go fucking die. Schools rot the brain, a limited mind. Chemtrails, microchips. You must be blind. You’re the enemy, against the free. Deep-state inmate with your shit degree. Believe in me, I’m conspiracy. Bringer of deception and pain. Conspiracy, I’m insanity. Watch as I dictate the blame. Between you and me, the future I see. Must we despair, that it's beyond repair. Or can we begin, to look deep within. It's not our fate. Please bury the hate inside! (Solo) Verse: They need the ignorant to grow. Kill education, let the seeds be sewn. The truth prevails, but at a bloody cost. Defeated minds, so many lost. So start the kull, half must die. Subjugate! Hang ‘em high. Post-war demons, sometimes arise. Cut down the host, so we can survive. Chorus2X: Fight! Kill! Die! Die! Die! Die! Fight! Kill! Diiiieeeeeeee!!!!!
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026
Welcome to my mangled realm, I'm sure you'll all agree, Tread lightly and with constant mind. For thoughts are not my own, my actions aren't mine. To reality, I'm often blind. My orders handed down, from beyond the astral plane, Sent forth, from eons back in time. Commanding to his will, my lord he is not sane, His dominion, dark and not divine. Doctor, can you help me, can you cure my disease. Maybe an injection or some psychotherapy. The beast he does instill. Desires I fulfil When "Sam" says I must kill, Compelled to kill! I lie in wait, in the dark, shadows shroud my crimes. Unsuspecting lovers, are my prey. Oblivious to my stalking, full of lustful grime, For spurned advances, they shall pay. They try to change their look, to deter my seeking eyes. But my dark-haired beauty, I will find. My bullets shatter peace, my deeds cause panicked cries. The Boroughs run red with fear inside! Doctor, can you help me, can you cure my disease. Maybe an injection or some psychotherapy. The beast he does instill. Desires I fulfil When "Sam" says I must kill, Compelled to kill! -------------SOLO------------------------------------------------------------ My orders handed down, from beyond the astral plane, Sent forth, from eons back in time. Commanding to do his will, my lord he is not sane, His dominion, dark and not divine. Doctor, can you help me, can you cure my disease. Maybe an injection or some psychotherapy. Doctor, can you help me, can you cure my disease. Maybe an injection or some psychotherapy. The beast he does instill. Desires I fulfil When "Sam" says I must kill, Compelled to kill!
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026
Out on the town, The dead of night. Got to the hall, at just about before midnight. Descend the stairs, I'm on the prowl. My inner beast, revving up it's lustful growl. But then I saw her, temptress in black. Raven hair, snaking all down her back. Dark crimson lips, she took my breath away. She was the huntress and I was her helpless prey. Oh, Gothic Lady! You cast a spell on my mind She drives me crazy! I am your servant, now, until the end of time. A devilish smile, she drew me in. On my mind, nothing but carnal sin. Leather boots, crawled up her thighs for miles. Still captivated, oh, by those teasing smiles. "Come hither boy", the words dripped from her lips. Erotic trance, like claret from the wine she sips. She smelled of embers, dragon's blood and sage, I didn't know, a battle for my soul was waged. Oh, Gothic Lady You cast a spell on my mind She drives me crazy I am your servant, now, until the end of time Oh, Gothic Lady You captivated my mind Oh, Gothic Lady Oh, God, I need you, now, until the end of time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- She grabbed my arm, into the night we went. A mental fog, of memories from the night we spent. Up in the hills, a seance in the wood? Or to her place, to drain me of my blood, she would. Up her stairs, candles in hand. I knew right then, this wasn't just a one-night-stand. Last thing recalled, she pushed me on her bed, Her evil laugh and panting echo through my head. Oh, Gothic Lady You cast a spell on my mind She drives me crazy I am your servant, now, until the end of time Oh, Gothic Lady You captivated my mind Oh, Gothic Lady Oh, God, I need you, now, until the end of time.
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026
Warlock of sin, he gathers his converts, on the hill, where he incants. Dressed in robes, daggers all in hand, drawn at will, as he chants. Orchestrator of evil madness. He leads his flock, through rituals at night. Conjuring his master's presence, a sorcerer, fulfilling a blackened rite. He, is, the, scourge Prepares, for, the, purge Leads, his, dark, league Against, God's, bright, siege Pentagram, comprised of fire, recited text, as daylight ceased. A lamb to slay, a human sacrifice, a darkened act, receive the beast. Orchestrator of evil madness. He leads his flock, through rituals at night. Conjuring his master's presence, a sorcerer, fulfilling a blackened rite. He, is, the, scourge Prepares, for, the, purge Leads, his, dark, league Against, God's, bright, siege Flames are searing, as Satan is nearing. Bathed in blood, doused in sin. Raven soaring, as crimson is pouring, Sinister Minister, recites again. Woahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Woahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. ------------------SOLO---------------- Warlock of sin, he gathered his converts, on the hill, where he'd incant. But unbeknownst, his apprentice, thoughts of grandeur, stabbed him in the back. Orchestrator of evil madness. Now leads the flock, through rituals at night. Conjuring his master's presence, a sorcerer, fulfilling a blackened rite. He, is, the, scourge Prepares, for, the, purge Leads, his, dark, league Against, God's, bright, siege ...X2
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026
Hangin with my Dalers and I'm slayin with my band. Rockin Hammerheads and Sundance, all of the time, when it was mine. Feels good! Struttin my stuff on the stages, all the babes were putty in my hands. The ladies were paying my wages, all of the time, when they were mine. I am free, I am strong, this is me, I belong. I'm lookin back on my life, the troubles that I once had. I laugh and shake my head and realized things weren't bad. I'm lookin back on my life, the troubles can take a toll. But I love my metal and I dig my rock n' roll. Partying up along the Chenango, with a 12-pack in my hand. Playing gigs up in The Cuse and Elmira, all of the time, when it was mine. Feels good! Hangin out in front of Music City, all the mayhem and one-night stands. The parties, fights and the girls so pretty. All of the time, when they were mine. I am free, I am strong, I am me, I belong. I'm lookin back on my life, the troubles that I once had. I laugh and shake my head and realized things weren't bad. I'm lookin back on my life, the troubles can take a toll. But I love my metal and I dig my rock n' roll. I am free, I am strong, this is me, I belong. I am free, I am strong, this is me, yeah! (Bridge) So, I'll repeat it. Hey, this me and I've done and seen it all. Yeah, youth is fleeting. I've taken beatings. A few regrets, but yet to fall. I really mean it. Still undefeated. I still give it my all. No, you can't stop me. Nothing will top me. I'm still having a ball! -----------Solo---------------------- (Now), Flying down the Southern State in the morning, the gear's packed in the van. Heading to an outta-state gig, all of the time, when it was mine. Feels good! All the things that I was wishin, as a kid, yeah, they still stand. How far it takes 25th Mission, all of the time, the world it is mine. I am free, I am strong, I am me, I belong. I'm lookin back on my life, the troubles that I once had. I laugh and shake my head and realized things weren't bad. I'm lookin back on my life, the troubles can take a toll. But I love my metal and I dig my rock n' roll. I'm lookin back on my life, the troubles that I once had. I am free!
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026
Lying awake, as I ponder fate, my mind begins to race. Dread inside and I can not hide, from the horrors I must face. Tragedy strikes, like iron spikes and I’m, ill-equipped to deal. I’m spread real thin, so let the misery in, till I’m calloused and can’t feel. Burning the candle, at both ends, worry the nights away, No relief, no self-belief, darkness plagues my days. Mind over matter, so they say, but I sure don’t feel OK. I drink too much, don’t sleep enough, I better change my ways. Hitting the Wall! Well, I can’t break free, from the prison they got me. Can’t break free, as I fall. I can’t break free, my world collapses upon me. Can’t break free! Hitting the wall! Beholden to all, except myself, I gotta find a better way. No time to relax, wall’s at my back, my mind is cast astray. My stomach aches, heart palpitates, energy’s siphoned away. My emotions cracked, my privacy hacked, salvation so far away. Hitting the wall! Well, I can’t break free, from the prison they got me. Can’t break free, as I fall. I can’t break free, my world collapses upon me. Can’t break free! Hitting the wall, Hitting the wall! I’m so done with this, at the end of my wits, please free me from this pain. I can’t recall, where I started this fall, but I’m sure I’m going insane. Please tell me so, where will this go, will this be my final refrain. Is it my last breath and my impending death, as my life-blood drips away? ---------------------------------------SOLO--------------------------------- I can’t break free, from the prison they got me. Can’t break free, as I fall. I can’t break free, my world crumbles around me. Can’t break free, as I fall. I can’t break free, from the prison they got me. Can’t break free, as I fall. I can’t break free, my world crumbles around me. I can’t break free, Hiting the wall!!! Well, I can’t break free, from the prison they got me. Can’t break free, as I fall. I can’t break free, my world collapses upon me. Can’t break free! Hitting the wall, hitting the wall, hitting the wall, hitting the waaaaaaaalllllll
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026
(Carry On) Mark the time, of days long ago. When prosperity smiled our way. Surrounded friends, neighbors and family, In the streets, our children would play. Till death marched right in, A reckoning within, and though we just wanted to stay, But despair it crept in and snuffed out our dreams, Salvation is so far away. 3 hours, west, out of Gotham Over rivers, mountains and streams. A town, in a hollow is abandoned, as it sits on anthracite seams. A tale of ashes and fire, excess, folly and pain, Some denizens built up a pyre. But what was in the path of those flames? Centralia, Hell just below. Can our village be saved? Centralia, Hell just below. What can be done? Salvation is so far away! Centralia! And as, the town went to slumber, As darkness cancelled the light. The coal seam exposed to the embers. The refuse and debris ignite!! The mines, below, were ignited, Like a furnace lit up with a scream, The hills, at night, are excited, Glow red and orange, obscene. Centralia, Hell just below. Can our village be saved? Centralia, Hell just below. What can be done? Salvation is so far away! -------------------------SOLO---------------------------------- At night, inside their crumbling homes, in the poisoned air, they choke. Laid uneasy heads all down, billowing of smoke. For the minute eyes do close, on their pillows laid down low. The blackened ground will open up, And they incinerate below. 3 hours, west, out of Gotham Over rivers, mountains and streams. A town, in a hollow is abandoned, as it sits on anthracite seams. The townspeople, they had no recourse, As they and the bureaucrats dueled. Tinkering and meddling did nothing, as Nature plays by HER rules. Centralia, Hell just below Can our village be saved. Centralia, it'll swallow us whole. What can be done, for salvation is so far away. Surrounded friends, neighbors and family, In the streets, our children would play. Till death marched right in, A reckoning within, and though we just wanted to stay.
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026
Rising up, back on the street Did my time, took my chances Went the distance, now I′m back on my feet Just a man and his will to survive So many times it happens too fast You trade your passion for glory Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past You must fight just to keep them alive It′s the eye of the tiger It's the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor Stalks his prey in the night And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger Face to face, out in the heat Hanging tough, staying hungry They stack the odds ′til we take to the street For the kill with the skill to survive It′s the eye of the tiger It's the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor Stalks his prey in the night And he′s watching us all with the eye of the tiger Rising up, straight to the top Had the guts, got the glory Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop Just a man and his will to survive It′s the eye of the tiger It's the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor Stalks his prey in the night And he′s watching us all with the eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger The eye of the tiger
Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026