Amidst the ruins lies a faded crown
Once held high, now shattered and untold
Pride brings destruction, it tears us down

Like a raging fire that burns the town
Ego, a force that cannot be controlled
Amidst the ruins lies a faded crown

In glory, we rise, in arrogance, we drown
We forget the price that we will unfold
Pride brings destruction, it tears us down

Blinded by the need to wear the frown
We fail to see the darkness that we hold
Amidst the ruins lies a faded crown

The past we cling to, it wears us down
A cycle of pain that we cannot withhold
Pride brings destruction, it tears us down

Beneath the mask of pride, a truth unwound
Humble thyself, let love show us the road
Amidst the ruins lies a faded crown
Pride brings destruction, it tears us down
© Adriel Montejano