I'm back again, and with a -long- vocal song. This one was crazy during the writing process... a lot of ups and downs and bursts of inspiration, especially lyrically. The song has a dual meaning, both meant to express Twilight's destiny as the Princess of Friendship, and my own of being the best musician I can be for you all. I'm sure you will see how that's reflected in the lyrics. Anyway, I really hope you like this one. It has a lot more rapping than normal, because that's how I thought my message could be best expressed... let me know what you think of that! As always I love your comments and feedback.

Artwork: http://flamevulture17.deviantart.com/art/Soulcraft-518269950
Download: https://crystalslave.bandcamp.com/track/here-i-stand

Lyrics:

Another year concludes filled with this time I've spent battlin'
I'm in the mood to remove all the thoughts of where I have been
A picture of regrets best expressed by droppin' a tune again
So I will move to the beat of this dark funeral song and
Inside the casket lies my hopes, my dreams, my ambitions
All the things that nearly fell beneath when I began to run
So overwhelmed by all the struggles goin' on, I almost
Fell away from the very path that I knew was the only one to stay on
But I was so wrong, the place I belong is on the front lines
Writing the words to a song, givin' it all I got, set my emotions to rhymes
Cause I still believe that there's a purpose for me
And I won't give up until I see that it's complete
I'm riddled with pain, ashamed of my name, perplexed by this infinite conflict
If life is a game, you know I'm to blame, and you are the cop I'm the convict
And yet I persist, I can't let it go
Maybe beyond it all
There's more than we know
More than we know

So here I stand, and I am fighting back for you
Oh, oh
I can't pretend, 'cause this is who I am, I'll fight for you
Oh, oh

And we will rise
We won't be afraid this time
There's a signal in the sky
For the ones who choose to fight
And we will rise
We'll give everything this time
Beyond the borders of the sky
Lie a million stars that shine
And they are waiting for us now
To throw our shackles to the ground
To take a step and show them how
A million screaming voices sound
And now we're shouting out the truth
Voices breaking through the roof
We won't be afraid of you
We are strong and here's the proof

So here I stand, and I am fighting back for you
I can't pretend, 'cause this is who I am, I'll fight for you