Phantom Wanderer - Burning Ledger Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Through the sands of time, my grandfather sang
Ancient rhythms passed down, now they're just a brand
Leila stole my soul with a silver tongue
While the market crashed, my spirit came undone

[Chorus]
Who counts the pages when the ledger burns?
Desert winds blow cold, as my spirit yearns
In this golden cage, there's a price for art
Selling sacred sounds, tearing me apart

[Verse 2]
Recorded in secret, behind closed doors
My songs repackaged for corporate whores
The Gnawa blood in me screams in pain
While suits and ties count their f*cking gain

[Bridge]
From Timbuktu to Wall Street's shame
They package culture, forget my name
My grandfather's wisdom turned to dust
In this game of greed and broken trust

[Chorus]
Who counts the pages when the ledger burns?
Desert winds blow cold, as my spirit yearns
In this golden cage, there's a price for art
Selling sacred sounds, tearing me apart

[Verse 3]
Caravans of thieves in business suits
Stealing stories from my ancient roots
Each note I played, each truth I spoke
Now feeds the system till my spirit broke

[Outro]
The desert remembers what they forgot
That music's sacred, can't be bought
But here I stand in babylon's shade
Another nomad's soul betrayed
While Leila dances on my grave
The market burns, but I'll be saved
By the ancient songs that still remain
When all their money turns to rain