Rites Of War

When you leave this world
The chains undone and death unfurls
What were the choices you had?
The paths you took - good or bad

Reflections of you
You're fighting a shadow

A chip on your shoulder
Nail in your heart got you colder
Your hands made for caress
Fists of anger fear and distress

Reflections of you
You're fighting a shadow

Rites of war
Conflict deep inside
Rites of war
Ttraveled, short or far
Rites of war
Fighting, run or hide
Rites of war
Running, from afar

Your steps filled with regret
Who you were and who you met
Did love rule your world?
Walk all alone, solidarity unfurled

Reflections of you
You're fighting a shadow
Reflections of you
You're fighting a shadow

Rites of war
Conflict deep inside
Rites of war
Traveled, short or far
Rites of war
Fighting, run or hide
Rites of war
Running, from afar