Immolation of Self

I'm burning at both ends
Ignited by fear of the unknown consequence
And there ain't much time
Suppressing all these sirens inside
Something's gotta give
I'm wearing out faster than I'd like to admit

The strength comes with a cost
A force of nature, I'll self destruct
I've grown averse to releasing my grip
Before I let my promises slip away
I've come to know myself
Despite the misconceptions of everybody else

What belies the truth?
Can I even digest what I consume?
I guess it only makes sense
When the memory hits in present tense
Not facing outcomes and oppositions
I deny my fate

I am a liar, creating a monster
A force of this nature
Just strike me back down
Like kits in a storm cell
Torn from hands we once held
I'm caught up in this hell
Just strike me back down

Drop the hammer, swing the mace
I am a weapon, sharp as a blade
Burning still, caught up within this hell
Immolation of self
Immolation of self
Breathe in
Immolation of self
Breathe in the ash

I am a liar, creating a monster
A force of this nature
Just strike me back down
Like kits in a storm cell
Torn from hands we once held
I'm caught up in this hell

Just strike me back down
I drag my idols behind me in vain
I'll burn while descending
At peace with the ending
A selfish reminder
To strike me back down