The Golden Strings

The pen

Scribbles red

Across the heavy map

A kingdom for a paper scrap

Chorus

Is it enough

Is it enough

Pulling on the golden strings

Counting up the hollow things

Is it enough

Is it enough

Verse 1

Silver spoons

Stirring up the bitter silt

Heavy crown

Heavy guilt

One hand hides the blade

One hand signs the trade

You win

You lose

You wait

Chorus

Is it enough

Is it enough

Pulling on the golden strings

Counting up the hollow things

Is it enough

Is it enough

Verse 2

Cold marble

Swept by the velvet broom

Quiet teeth

In the room

Lower the heavy gates

Lower the heavy stakes

Lower the heavy heart

Dust

And bone

Left alone

Bridge

The clock is ticking backwards now

The stage is empty anyhow

The king is just a wooden piece

Waiting for the sweet release

Chorus

Is it enough

Is it enough

Pulling on the golden strings

Counting up the hollow things

Is it enough

Is it enough

Outro

Checkmate

Checkmate

Just a game

Just a name

The fire dies out

The fire dies out

Quiet now