Dead Among the Dead - Compos Mentis

As I look into the mirror all I see is a shadow of what I used to be

This is I — strangled in conformity

Somewhere deep within, I know the embers glow but the flames refuse to burn

This is I — dying while trying to live

All I want is to spread the wings of passion

And break free

Unfold my leaves like a rose in spring

And be free

Stripped of every dream, every vision

Emptiness walks with me

I’ve looked on my life as a detached spectator

Watched the passion die away

A weakened creature is what’s left of me, my existence is merely tragedy

I tremble as I realise that none of my dreams were fulfilled

Locked up, fucked up… I fear the end is near

I hate myself for what I have done

I want to spread my forgotten wings of passion

And break free

Unfold my leaves like a rose in spring

But this is I — dead among the dead