Coming closer to the edge, pushed to the brink The moment passes, collapse preceeded by, anticipation Nervous succumbing to eventuality Uncentered I know it is time to become what life requires I know I cannot deny this forced transition Undeniable, unrelenting The reality, the weight to bare No choice, no time to spare Desperation, confusion, intimidation Drowning Writhing Prisoner of my uncontrolled mind Suffocating, searching for escape Falling further, deeper into, the abyss Suddenly I can breathe Light ascends, the dawn approaches Gasping, grounded, finding my center Knowing I can never return I hold my head high and ascend Sacrificing life, sacrifice the life that we once lived Sacrificing life, going beyond to find more Sacrificing life, sacrifice the life that we once lived Enduring progression, evolving without choice Gasping, grounded, finding my center Knowing I can never return I hold my head high and ascend Sacrificing life, sacrifice the life that we once lived Sacrificing life, going beyond to find more Sacrificing life, sacrifice the life that we once lived Enduring progression, evolving without choice