Empires

It's been about a year We surrendered and were overthrown We lost the war but I Don't know how I'm supposed to let this go We had the streaks of gold In our kingdom thought we had it all It's rich how just a little poison always makes the mighty fall So this is what you wanted Done the memories you throw them out to drown in gasoline Light them up and scorch our history Yeah this is what you wanted To see me fighting for the life we had but I can't bring it back Now I see why empires never last I knew that it was done I just wish I could've closed my eyes Cause even after death I'm still looking for some peace of mind I thought I found my queen Now I'm thinking was it just a lie Cause that's the thing with love It just leaves and never tells you why So this is what you wanted Done with the memories you throw them out to drown in gasoline Light em up and scorch our history Yeah this is what you wanted To see me fighting for the life we had but I can't bring it back Now I see why empires never last Was it make believe Was this fantasy Woah get up off the floor You're not welcome anymore Oooh was this make believe Was this fantasy Woah get up off the floor I don't want you anymore This is what you wanted Done with the memories you throw them out to drown in gasoline Light em up and scorch our history Yeah this is what you wanted To see me fighting for the life we had but I can't bring it back Now I see why empires never last