Iron chains beneath my skin Silent screams that rot within Time has carved a poisoned trust Every tear turns into dust I never wanted to crawl this way But corrosion eats the light of day Lust inside my soul Grinding down control I bleed the steel to be set free But the rust keeps burning me Broken gears inside my chest Faith decays, there's nothing left Shadows whisper, cold command Lead me where I never planned I never wanted to fight this war But the rust keeps screaming more Lust inside my soul Grinding down control I bleed the steel to be set free But the heat keeps burning me Scrape the metal tear to the bone This corrosion makes me stone I don't want to, but I must Shatter chains But I'm out in the cold I tear myself apart to breathe False prophet's words A poisoned chalice in time They speak of righteousness But walk in shame A hypocrisy that's the true face Of their game Rust Their ideologies a web of deceit Rust Design to capture the minds of the weak Rust They promise salvation, but deliever dispair Rust A false omen of a better life beyond the snare Rust