The Emperor Falls - Andy Irvine, John Wesley, Mark Prator

Brick by brick

Stone by stone

Dismantle the will of a man

Strip his flesh and bone

Reach out your hand

The moment comes

Blade catches the light of your eyes

The man slowly comes undone

Nobody noticed

No one saw a thing

All turned a blind eye to the fallen

And the bad luck he brings

You wake in the morning after

The sky’s a color that you can’t see

Friends have fallen by the wayside

Why isn’t anyone talking to me

Get those funny looks in the market

People you loved just stare

Wander on with your hands in your pockets

Even your girlfriend don’t care

They’ve all come to watch the emperor

They’ve all come to watch the emperor

They’ve all come to watch the emperor

To watch the emperor fall

One part truth

Three parts deceit

Two parts shit that you made up

Add passion for heat

Did ya hear he said this

Can you believe he done that

Can you believe the nerve of the man

Let me at him tell me where he’s at

Wake to your fave in the mirror

See someone you don’t recognize

Stare at the changes in the reflection

You’ve become someone that you despise