Lyrics
[Verse 1]
He walked through the vault's steel door, dreams intact
Naïve and hopeful, with a future to attract
The overseer's warnings, a distant abstract
Stepping into sunlight, unaware of the impact
Past the remnants of Megaton, innocence still clear
Facing Radscorpions' stings, and Yao Guai's fierce sneer
We spirits watched over him, whispering in fear
For the harsh truth of the wasteland was drawing near
[Chorus]
Oh, the wasteland, it takes its toll (toll)
Turns a young heart into a weary soul (soul)
Step by step, through the dust and grime
He lost his way in the sands of time
[Chorus]
Oh, the wasteland, it takes its toll (toll)
Turns a young heart into a weary soul (soul)
Step by step, through the dust and grime
He lost his way in the sands of time
[Verse 2]
In Rivet City's market, he traded hope for survival
Smiles for stimpaks, his values in denial
Ghouls in Underworld showed him a world so vile
Trust became a luxury, rare and fragile
He tasted Med-X and Jet, the high a brief reprieve
But each crash deeper, making it hard to believe
That the wasteland's embrace would ever let him leave
The spirits sighed, for his soul they’d grieve
[Verse 2]
In Rivet City's market, he traded hope for survival
Smiles for stimpaks, his values in denial
Ghouls in Underworld showed him a world so vile
Trust became a luxury, rare and fragile
He tasted Med-X and Jet, the high a brief reprieve
But each crash deeper, making it hard to believe
That the wasteland's embrace would ever let him leave
The spirits sighed, for his soul they’d grieve
[Bridge]
From Vault 101 to the Capital's decay
Super Mutants' roars, the Enclave’s display
His spirit hardened, dreams in disarray
We spirits lamented, watching him stray
In Rivet City’s shadow, he found fleeting rest
But peace in the wasteland, a transient guest
Raiders' laughter, a constant test
The spirits wept, wishing him the best
[Bridge]
From Vault 101 to the Capital's decay
Super Mutants' roars, the Enclave’s display
His spirit hardened, dreams in disarray
We spirits lamented, watching him stray
In Rivet City’s shadow, he found fleeting rest
But peace in the wasteland, a transient guest
Raiders' laughter, a constant test
The spirits wept, wishing him the best
[Verse 3]
He lost an eye in a raider's cruel fight
Saw friends fall to Enclave’s might
Looked to the skies, searching for light
But the wasteland's grip was ever tight
The spirits remembered, his laughter and cheer
Now replaced by a warrior's sneer
We whispered his name, holding him dear
But the wasteland's toll was severe
[Chorus]
Oh, the wasteland, it takes its toll
Turns a young heart into a weary soul
Step by step, through the dust and grime
He lost his way in the sands of time
[Chorus]
Oh, the wasteland, it takes its toll
Turns a young heart into a weary soul
Step by step, through the dust and grime
He lost his way in the sands of time
[Outro]
One day he stood, hardened and cold
Innocence gone, replaced by bold
We spirits wept, the story foretold
Of a vault dweller, now bitter and old
Wasteland chronicles, sung from the start
Of a young vault dweller, with a pure heart
The spirits watched, as he fell apart
A tale of the wasteland, and a shattered heart
