#progressivemetal #choices
In the silence of the night, we all must ask,
What is the anchor, the eternal task?
Is it the breath of health, the pulse of life,
Or the warmth of love, through joy and strife?
Do we chase the gold, the glittering crown,
Or seek the freedom that lets us drown
In the vast unknown, where dreams take flight,
Unbound by chains, in the endless night?
Is it the power, the throne we crave,
Or the quiet peace beyond the grave?
The thrill of the new, the roads untrod,
Or the search for meaning, the nod to God?
In the heart of the storm, we find our way,
Through the questions asked every day.
For in the end, when the stars grow dim,
It’s not the answers, but the search within.
We are the dreamers, the seekers, the small,
Reaching for something beyond it all.
In the weight of our choices, we find our voice,
A fragile echo, yet still, we rejoice.
For life is the question, the endless thread,
A tapestry woven by what we’ve said.
So choose with care, for the world will see,
The reflection of what you’ve chosen to be.
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"In the tapestry of life, each thread represents a choice we make – a decision that shapes who we are and who we become. The lyrics of 'The Weight of Our Choices' remind us that life is not about finding definitive answers, but about embracing the questions that define our existence. Do we seek health, love, freedom, wealth, meaning, power, adventure, or peace? Each path holds its own beauty and challenges, and it is in the act of choosing that we discover our true selves. As we navigate this labyrinth of possibilities, let us remember that every decision is a reflection of our values, our dreams, and our humanity. In the end, it is not the destination that matters, but the journey – the moments of introspection, the connections we forge, and the legacy we leave behind."
German:
"Im Teppich des Lebens repräsentiert jeder Faden eine Entscheidung, die wir treffen – eine Wahl, die bestimmt, wer wir sind und wer wir werden. Die Lyrics von 'The Weight of Our Choices' erinnern uns daran, dass es im Leben nicht darum geht, endgültige Antworten zu finden, sondern die Fragen zu umarmen, die unsere Existenz definieren. Streben wir nach Gesundheit, Liebe, Freiheit, Reichtum, Sinn, Macht, Abenteuer oder Frieden? Jeder Weg birgt seine eigene Schönheit und seine eigenen Herausforderungen, und im Akt des Entscheidens entdecken wir unser wahres Selbst. Während wir uns durch dieses Labyrinth der Möglichkeiten bewegen, lasst uns daran denken, dass jede Entscheidung ein Spiegel unserer Werte, unserer Träume und unserer Menschlichkeit ist. Am Ende zählt nicht das Ziel, sondern die Reise – die Momente der Selbstreflexion, die Verbindungen, die wir knüpfen, und das Vermächtnis, das wir hinterlassen."
suno.com