Long Time

Everlasting solitude is where I find myself
Looking back upon past years, how'd it get to this
Endless times I counted blessings, what I'm grateful for
Never did I realise they owed me so much more

Overdue respect is what I grew used to

Long time getting through
Long time passing, long time passing
Long time getting through

One more time - forever mine
One last time - never mine

One more step to be the last, consuming darkness has been cast
Raped from all that I once owned, again I find myself alone
Unceasing calls for retribution, deserving for those in accusion
Eternally trapped to adversary hatred, pleas to breathe never got answered

Overdue respect is what I grew used to

Long time getting through
Long time passing, long time passing
Long time getting through

One more time - forever mine
One last time - never mine

Cry outs for the grave I seek have turned to all but dust
Distanced from the truth I need, this time of life unjust
Break and crack this outer shell, revealing whats inside
Terror strikes the face of those who see the man with pride

Overdue respect is what I grew used to

Long time getting through
Long time passing, long time passing
Long time getting through

One more time - forever mine
One last time - never mine