Icarus And The Phoenix

by West

Written by Bill and James West

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Lyrics

Temptation, indeed, is a palpable thing
I can taste it on the tip of my tongue
It's brought about the downfall
Of heroes left unsung
Even those true and pure of heart
May be drawn into the sway
The darkest hour can drain my will
And steal my soul away

Like Icarus before me
I flew too close to the sun
But like the Phoenix I'll rise from the ashes
When all is said and done

I've weathered visitations
From He who'll not be named
He brings about temptation
Anger, fear and shame
The righteousness that we've all known
Cannot save my soul
But real true understanding brings
The chance to make me whole

Like Icarus before me
I flew too close to the sun
But like the Phoenix I'll rise from the ashes
When all is said and done

Falling deeper and deeper
Near the point of no return
My helpless soul in agony
Eternally may burn
A chance to find redemption
Slipping from my grasp
My very life force slips away
As helplessly I gasp

Like Icarus before me
I flew too close to the sun
But like the Phoenix I'll rise from the ashes
When all is said and done

Into darkness I descended
I was lost to the light
Carelessness and hubris
Cast this shadow on my sight
I hold my destiny in my hands
My freedom to regain
I ask permission of no man
As I rise up from the flame

Like Icarus before me
I flew too close to the sun
But like the Phoenix I'll rise from the ashes
When all is said and done

When all is said and done
When all is said
When all is said
When all is said and done

Tina West - Vocals
Bill West - Guitar / Bass
James West - Guitar / Drums / Keyboard