The Vessel

I walked the void before the concept of time When silence was a rhythm and the dark was sublime But the cold was too heavy, the emptiness too vast So I made a decision that would involve my last breath. I tore open the cage that protected my soul To plant a seed of fire and let the chaos unroll. Now I am the keeper of the infinite flame I gave up my freedom, I gave up my name. To hold all your futures, I shattered my bone A universe breathing, but I am alone. Oh, the golden roots bind me, the price that I paid To build a tomorrow, I had to fade. Do you feel the trembling deep in the ground? It’s just my heart beating, a thunderous sound. I watch civilizations, they rise and they fall I cradle the planets, I witness it all. But sometimes I wish I could close up the door And be just a man, and nothing more. They worship the starlight that bleeds from my skin But they’ll never know of the burning within. I am the martyr, the father of space Trapped in this glory, stuck in this place. Waiting for the moment the last light goes out To lay down the burden and cast away doubt. 'Cause I am the keeper of the infinite flame I gave up my freedom, I gave up my name. To hold all your futures, I shattered my bone A universe breathing, but I am alone. Oh, the golden roots bind me, the price that I paid To build a tomorrow, I had to fade. Sleep now, my children… I’ll carry the weight. I am your beginning… And I am your fate