Greed's Grip

[Verse]
Chains of gold around my neck pulling tight
Shadows whisper deals in the dead of night
Hands grasp for more till the fingers bleed
Sinking deeper in the swamp of greed
[Verse 2]
Mirror shows a face I don't recognize
Eyes hollow dark like a pack of lies
Counting coins but the cost is my soul
Weight of wealth crushing making me cold
[Chorus]
Greed's grip won't let me go
Burns my veins like a fiery flow
Built my throne on broken bones
Now I'm king of nothing alone
[Verse 3]
Vaults of silver but they echo so dead
Every word I speak's a thread I shred
Bought my power now it rots in my hand
The kingdom crumbles can't even stand
[Bridge]
Screams of those I left behind haunt my sleep
Their tears like rivers the promises I keep
Golden shackles bind me tighter each day
No escape from the debt I pay
[Chorus]
Greed's grip won't let me go
Burns my veins like a fiery flow
Built my throne on broken bones
Now I'm king of nothing alone

male vocals, metal, alternative rock, heavy metal, hard rock, rock