Awakening · Track 05 / 05

Unchained

“Unchained” closes the album with a forceful reclamation of thought, conscience, and identity. Driving guitars, drums, and orchestral movement give its declarations a sense of release. After the doubt and isolation of the preceding songs, the voice at its center is ready to speak on its own terms.

Awakening album-inspired artwork

The words

Lyrics

They labeled faith a threat to peace, And clipped the tongues of every priest. They mocked the saints and silenced the prayer, Rewrote the truth in hollow air. Ideology preaching love, but dripping with hate, Marching us blind through a digital gate, They apply labels and make up identities, Erasing the soul with false amenities. I won’t bow to forced obedience! My thoughts are mine - unchained, un-owned! Break the chains, hear them shatter in my hands, I’m not your ghost, I don’t follow your commands. Through the noise - I hear my mind, Every chain you placed is gone! I won’t bow to forced obedience! My thoughts are mine - unchained, un-owned! Tear it down, every lie you built in me, No more fear, no more false identity- I take back every piece you stole from me, I’m unchained… I am free! I won’t bow to your control or dominance! My thoughts are mine - unchained, un-owned! Now I see the cracks behind their control… This is the spark! The rise! The soul! This is the moment we take control!

Composed and written by: Eric Waller

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