Another combat 
Another reason to compete 
Without this kind of war 
I would never be complete 
I made a new start 
Subconsciously surrendered 
To my bittersweet art 
Doing what I have to do

I know that you are testing me 
I'm stronger than I ever thought I'd be

The beauty of decay 
Like a match that fires up
Then dies away 
The beauty of decay 
A falling star that burns so bright 
Then fades away

A primal force that's taking all 
I've got to spare 
Trembling deep within 
I'm bleeding with a heart to bear

I know that you are testing me 
I'm stronger than I ever thought I'd be

The beauty of decay 
Like a match that fires up
Then dies away 
The beauty of decay 
A falling star that burns so bright 
Then fades away
The beauty of decay 
Makes me feel alive to know 
The price to pay
The beauty of decay
How I wish to stay to see another day