[Verse] Smoke fills the air and shadows fight Leaders with tongues sharp as a knife Promises break by morning light In a world where hope can barely survive [Chorus] Darkest dawn we rise or fall In the game where they whisper and crawl Playing chess with lives they stall Egos big the stakes are small [Verse 2] Flags wave but hearts are torn asunder Money speaks and justice hides under Whispers turn to roaring thunder As we march into the storm's plunder [Chorus] Darkest dawn we rise or fall In the game where they whisper and crawl Playing chess with lives they stall Egos big the stakes are small [Bridge] Shattered dreams lay in the street Empty promises on repeat Freedom tastes so bittersweet In a world where lies compete [Chorus] Darkest dawn we rise or fall In the game where they whisper and crawl Playing chess with lives they stall Egos big the stakes are small