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Made to believe by mongrel rabble subcultures
That I would someday rise above the insects,
I basked in vanity, ignoring my defects,
Feeding on misery among the vultures.

Deluded into thinking that I would be a god,
A prodigy walking the path of exception,
Transcending death through an eonian recognition,
Accomplishing marvels that my siblings would laud.

Yet no one cared at all...
My restless activity raised no attention.
This failure to enthrall,
Shattered the mirrors that were skewing my vision.
My fate did not befall...
The crowning that was foreboded never occured,
And I was struck with pall
As it dawned on me that all I thought was absurd...

How could this pathetic blindness last for so long
and my perception of reality be so wrong ?
An unknown amidst billions of duplications
disgraced by its own miserable masturbations...

I only wish I could one day become someone
Leaving lingering footprints throughout my journey,
Being remembered ages after my time is done.
Before the maggots can feast I must reach my acme.

So I rose to take my destiny into hands,
a new glimmer of hope shining deep in my eyes.
Taking an oath before the world, that til the sands
Of time lead my flesh to its upcoming demise,
I will make my aura shines for all to see
and ensure that my name resonate beyond the sky.
Bittersweet illusion to believe I will be
Remembered when everyday a million die.

Nothing will ever appease the feeling of dread
As I understood that we will all end unknown
And before time turns it to dust, my grave will read
"Here lies King Nobody, of nothing and no one..."

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from Below the Empty Skies, released December 16, 2012

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Derelict Earth Grenoble, France

Derelict Earth is a french progressive metal solo project by ex-Silmarillion lead singer and guitarist Quentin Stainer. With extremely various musical influences ranging from classical music to black metal, Derelict Earth's music aims to convey emotions and feelings through rich harmonies while remaining easy listening. ... more

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