Only the true warriors weep (Acoustic)

Only the true warriors weep

When the shadows claim their foes

Only the noble feel the fall

Of the ones who stand opposed

There’s a weight behind a battle

That no victory can erase

And even hardened hearts will tremble

When they look their fear in the face

There’s a silence after struggle

That no cheering crowd can hide

Where a man must face the cost

Of the fire burning inside

Only fools will turn away

From the tears a warrior sheds

Only empty souls will laugh

At the burdens in his head

For the wise know every struggle

Leaves a mark upon the soul

Only the proud remain unbroken

When the night begins to toll

Only the sages mourn the ignorance

Of enemies they’ve met

For every blinded step of rage

Is a debt we won’t forget

And only those with shallow hearts

Will mock another’s pain

As if sorrow were a weakness

Or a curse carved into his name

There’s a moment after conflict

Where the truth begins to rise

And a man can see the weight

Of the fire in his eyes

Only fools will turn away

From the tears a warrior sheds

Only empty souls will laugh

At the burdens in his head

For the wise know every struggle

Leaves a mark upon the soul

Only the proud remain unbroken

When the night begins to toll

If you’ve never felt the tremble

Of a heart that’s fought too long

You’ll never know the courage

In admitting you were wrong

Only fools will turn away

From the tears a warrior sheds

Only empty souls will laugh

At the burdens in his head

For the wise know every struggle

Leaves a mark upon the soul

And only those who keep their honor

Will rise when night grows cold