Monument
Fates Warning Lyrics

There's a blind desire there's a drive
There is an intense, undirected longing within somebody that is pushing them to achieve something great.

There's a need to leave some lasting feat
There is a yearning to create or do something that has an enduring impact on the world.

Something to hold, something to keep
There is an urge to create something tangible that can be held onto, something that will not be forgotten easily.

A monument to complete
The ultimate goal is to finish and create something that will stand the test of time as a lasting symbol of one's creativity and will.

There's a written page there's a book
There is a search for the perfect way to convey a message through the written word.

There's a search for something to say
There is a quest for meaning, something to express that captures the essence of one's soul.

Something to share, something to speak
What one creates should be shared with others, spoken aloud, so that it can be appreciated and understood, and not just kept within oneself.

A monument to convey
The ultimate goal is to create a masterpiece that conveys the truth and beauty of one's thoughts and feelings to others.

Is it fiction, is it confession
The creator is questioning whether their work is based on imagination or exposing deep personal truths about themselves.

Is it a passion or just a profession
The creator is wondering if they are driven by pure passion for their art, or if it is just a job to them.

Is it performance, is it expression
The creator is questioning whether they simply execute their craft or if they pour out their emotions and innermost thoughts in their work.

Is it a passion or just an obsession
The creator is reflecting on whether their deep absorption in their art is driven purely by love and commitment, or if it is reaching unhealthy levels of preoccupation.

There's a photograph there's a frame
There is a desire to capture a moment in time and to put it on display in a way that immortalizes its significance.

There's a time, a moment to confine
The moment that the creator seeks to capture is one that is emotionally charged, something that left an enduring mark on their consciousness.

Something to save, something to see
Once the moment is captured, there is a desire to preserve it for eternity and for others to see and appreciate.

A monument to enshrine
The grand end goal is to create something that will become enshrined in history, something that will forever leave its imprint on the world.

There's an empty room there's a blank page
There is a feeling of emptiness and a sense of nothingness that the creator must face in order to create something out of nothing.

There's a picture left incomplete
There is a feeling of frustration and disappointment that lingers after a project is left unfinished or fails to meet the creator's expectations.

Something is lost, something remains
In every failure or incomplete project, there are valuable lessons and experiences that the creator has gained, which can be used to fuel future creations.

A monument to defeat
Even in defeat, there is always the possibility for something great to emerge, so the creator must persevere and move forward with the next project.