[Verse 1]
Been here too long to have the time to spare
I've walked down many roads to despair
Day by day, my flesh and pride must die
Lust of my eyes tempt my mind to fly

[Pre-Chorus 1]
How many days have passed? How many more can I last?
The broken dreams I've known, circles of madness are gone

[Chorus]
But I press on
Won't be condemned
Take up my cross
Dead bury dead

[Verse 2]
Above these stains remains a joy inside
While a world out there seeks to break my stride
Like a dove descends and shoulders the wind
Not one lost from the hand that gives

[Pre-Chorus 2]
To transcend these days, I'd be on my way
Singing my final song in the light beyond
[Chorus]
So I press on
Won't be condemned
Take up my cross
Yeah, dead bury dead

[Guitar Solo]

[Pre-Chorus 2]
To transcend these days, I'd be on my way
Singing my final song in the light beyond

[Chorus]
So I press on
Won't be condemned
I take up my cross
Dead bury dead