I walked a road of blood and shame, A heart that’s broken, a soul to blame, I tried to change, I tried to heal, But the past won’t let me feel real. I’ve done my time, I’ve paid my dues, But every night, I still lose, The ghosts of what I used to be, Chasing me, won’t set me free. I’ve tried to run, I’ve tried to hide, But the past is always by my side, They pull me back, they tear me down, I’m trapped inside this darkened crown. I thought redemption was within reach, But every step, I’m pulled to preach, The things I’ve done, the pain I’ve caused, The demons laugh at my remorse. I’ve found a path, I’ve seen the light, But darkness calls me every night, I try to fight, I try to stand, But evil’s grip won’t let me go, no hand. I’ve tried to run, I’ve tried to hide, But the past is always by my side, They pull me back, they tear me down, I’m trapped inside this darkened crown. I thought I’d found a way to be free, But the past still holds a grip on me, And though I fight, I fall once more, Back to the man I was before. I’ve tried to run, I’ve tried to hide, But the past is always by my side, They pull me back, they tear me down, I’m trapped inside this darkened crown. I wanted peace, I wanted grace, But the past will always leave its trace. I tried to change, but it's too late, Now I’m lost inside my fate.