Broken Stars Anthem

{fast-paced clean

guitar chords} {driving ride-cymbal rhythm} (hey,

hey, hey) {guitar feedback} Behind the velvet ropes they write the rules

To trade our freedom for their gold

They paint a picture of a shining hill But only lies are

being sold

We punch the clock to feed the massive machine While they wash

their hands clean

{snare cracks on 2 and 4} And we watch the ink dry

On the bills that pass us by

{guitars building in gain}

{drum roll crescendo} Cut the signal,

break the crown

We are tired of backing down

No more silence in the dark

Every voice can strike a spark {explosive wall of guitars} {heavy fast

drum beat} The ink is fading on the founding page Replaced by

corporate interest checks

They claim security, but sell us fear And build a fence around

our necks

We won't salute the flag of empty sound No longer playing underground

{driving

eighth notes} {rapid double-stop guitar bends}

{high-energy drum

fills} {screaming analog fuzz pedal}

Cut the signal, break the crown (hey,

hey, hey)

We won't let them drag us down

{guitars dissolve into feedback} {drums

play a final abrupt roll} {cold end}