Mea Culpa

Mea culpa! (Mea culpa!)
Mea culpa! (Mea culpa!)

I wore the crown with pride, my kingdom in my hand
But now I see the darkness, the shadows in my land
I ruled with iron fist, oh, I thought I was so grand
Now I face the judgment of the people I once damned

Oh, I'm sorry, can you hear my plea?
A broken king on bended knee
In the final hour, let my heart be free
As I face my fate, oh, forgive me

In the halls of gold, I was blind to all their cries
Now the walls are closing in, I see the fear in their eyes
I squandered trust and love, I spun a web of lies
Now my kingdom crumbles, beneath the blood-red skies

Oh, I'm sorry, can you hear my plea?
A broken king on bended knee
In the final hour, let my heart be free
As I face my fate, oh, forgive me
Oh, I'm sorry, can you hear my plea?
A broken king on bended knee
In the final hour, let my heart be free
As I face my fate, oh, forgive me

Minutes away from destiny, I can feel the cold
The voices of the many, the stories left untold
If I could turn back time, I'd change the hands I hold
But now I stand alone, in the truth I unfold

Oh, I'm sorry, can you hear my plea?
A broken king on bended knee
In the final hour, let my heart be free
As I face my fate, oh, forgive me

In the halls of gold, I was blind to all their cries
Now the walls are closing in, I see the fear in their eyes
I squandered trust and love, I spun a web of lies
Now my kingdom crumbles, beneath the blood-red skies

Mea culpa! (Mea culpa!)
Mea culpa! (Mea culpa!)
As the end draws near, I see my kingdom fall
The people rise against me, they answer the call
I close my eyes, accept it all
For a king who failed, this is my downfall