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City of God (Lullaby)

from City of God by Sophie's Dream

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the sun was rising as i crawled out
your city in ruins without a doubt
all your dreams gone to war and gone to waste
i saw the walls crumble from where i stood
i wept because if you could you would
but you are lost to this world so i'll stand in your place

another kingdom sent to dust
but life goes on as we know it must
life goes on but you are left behind
i played the part of a wayfaring stranger
left all alone, i looked for an angel
but angels with hearts like ours are hard to find

let the sky go dark, let the foul winds blow
let the whole world topple so i can let go
your home is lost and heaven breathes a sigh
i bear a wound that runs too deep
if i tell myself that you're only asleep
maybe i could stand to sing you a lullaby

i gave you the best of me
you vanished almost instantly
i'd give anything for your release
but death is cold to all my pleas
i'm begging you don't leave me alone
i don't think i'll make it on my own
each sweet thing is torn away
beginning on your birthing day
this world's love can't match its strife
afraid to die, afraid of life
i know what you would want for me
but i haven't got your bravery
i'll strive on despite what i lack
i know you're never coming back
i'm learning how to say goodbye
but i'll at least sing you a lullaby

i'll sing
oh, good night, my love (this city's in ruins)

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from City of God, released August 23, 2014

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