Dirge Lyrics

I've been broken, left with scarcely more than nothing
I am damaged, a spectre of my former self
I am empty, hollow shell of who I once was
I am nothing, can I move beyond this pain

Sorrow shrouding my mind
Fear and doubt torment me
Search for meaning inside
Emptiness surrounds me
Aimless, struggle to find
Purpose and direction
Hollow shell of a man
Hopelessness consumes me

Stand up warrior, hold your ground against affliction
Stand firm rooted, in this storm that comes to test you
Stay strong, fearless, in these times of tribulation
Steadfast you will learn to rise above the darkness

Stand up and you will find
purpose and direction
Focus, settle your mind
You will find protection
Brace for troubles to come
darkness may assail you
You will weather the storm
courage will avail you.

I am stronger, I will weather all misfortune
I am braced for, all the strife that comes my way
I'll not tremble, when a storm appears to test me
I will not bend, when misfortune seeks to break me