Marathon

Lined up for miles We're marching single file No stepping out of sync or slowing down the guy behind you Rattle spears, the battle's almost here Check your grip and gods forgive that they see fit to let you live The night before, drank my fill then drank some more Memory's hazy but this morning woke up laying on the floor First thought, crazy fear For the war yet to be fought Think I need another shot Take a second maybe not Sober but hungover as the dawn begins to glow Hold your rifle to your shoulder 'til the trumpet's bleating blow Loose a volley then reload Mortars in midair explode Rows of forces on their horses Grip their reins, strain to control Sergeants barking orders at their soldiers can ignore the cost Humans become bodies to be ground between the cogs Losses always are a necessary offer for the cause Send the men out from their trenches Just to gain a couple inches Will it ever end, something's gotta give Running low on hope to win Suddenly then trumpet's droning tone begins Celebration much deserved Place in history is earned But this mystery that needs relief leaves more to be achieved Once the battle has been won Who will be the one to run Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Though my shoes might go to ruin I can be the seventh son Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Know it's stupid to assume Because we've only just begun Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon When the road is ruthless and abusive I can get it done Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Once the battle has been won Who will be the one to run Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Though my shoes might go to ruin I can be the seventh son Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Know it's stupid to assume Because we've only just begun But let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon When the road is ruthless and abusive I can get it done Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon No stopping No walking It won't be forgotten This journey, I'm on it I'll make us iconic No stopping No walking It won't be forgotten This journey, I'm on it I'll make us iconic Over any rugged terrain Mountains, mesas, valleys, and plains With my message urgent and true Know that it was worth it for you Over any rugged terrain Mountains, mesas, valleys, and plains With my message urgent and true Know that it was worth it for you Streams of sweat pour from my face But the wind feels good today Can't remember if I've ever been content like this Since don't know when Hoping that they'll open See the city gates from miles away As the distance closes they begin to beckon don't delay Time to breathe's not necessary Have to preach my mission very quickly Field of vision is beginning to go thin As I announce the winning I'm on the ground head spinning And now the crowd that's gathered 'round Is rather worried if I'm living Once the battle has been won Who will be the one to run Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Though my shoes might go to ruin I can be the seventh son Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Know it's stupid to assume Because we've only just begun Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon When the road is ruthless and abusive I can get it done Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Once the battle has been won Who will be the one to run Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Though my shoes might go to ruin I can be the seventh son Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon Know it's stupid to assume Because we've only just begun But let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon When the road is ruthless and abusive I can get it done Let me prove it I can do it Going through your marathon