All this life shrouded in a veil Of deception in association But now I will witness thee With unblinding open eyes Judas I bury you in your own blood You only held me down from what I was suppose to be Ascend above the ashes of the world I once knew All this life shrouded in a veil Of deception in association But now I will witness thee With unblinding open eyes Judas I bury you in your own blood You only held me down from what I was suppose to be Ascend above the ashes of the world I once knew Ascendancy is the only thing this will prove I spread the fuel with fire Desire (Desire) To incinerate all - Behold I rise - phoenix (Guitar Solo) Ascend above the ashes Ascend above it all Judas I bury you in your own blood You only held me down from what I was suppose to be (2x) Ascend above the ashes of the world I once knew Ascendancy is the only thing this will prove