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From The Ashes

from The Backyard Collection by Michael Lang

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This song was originally written in July of 2018, and was inspired by both history and mythology. Throughout the ages, great societies have arisen and collapsed into ruins. Will we repeat the mistakes of our fore bearers or will we strive for something better that can endure the trial of time?

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"Rome is burning, burning to the ground
The senate is lost, and the house torn down
People are running out in the street
Can you hear the drums? Can you hear their beat?

Rome is falling, falling from within
Decadent lies, corruption, and sin
When the dust finally settles, and the ashes fade away
Will a phoenix rise on the following day?
Will a phoenix rise on the following day?

The republic is gone, nothing remains
Empires rise with freedom in chains
The wheels of time turn and turn
Stories repeat, still we don't learn

Rome is falling, falling from within
Decadent lies, corruption, and sin
When the dust finally settles, and the ashes fade away
Will a phoenix rise on the following day?
Will a phoenix rise on the following day?

We should have seen it coming, should have seen it long ago
The legacy of acquiesce is what our children shall know
They shall avenge all of our misdeeds
They shall rebuild, plant the new seeds

Rome is falling, falling from within
Decadent lies, corruption, and sin
When the dust finally settles, and the ashes fade away
Will a phoenix rise on the following day?
Rome has fallen, fallen from within
Decadent lies, corruption, and sin.
Pandora's furies led us all astray
Yet the fire of hope never fades away.

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from The Backyard Collection, released June 3, 2020
Written, performed, and recorded by Michael Lang

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