Shadows of the Empire

[Verse] The crown slips from tired hands Empires built on shifting sands Madness drives the iron steed Blood and gold their endless greed [Verse 2] Wars waged in the name of pride Love's retreat on a crimson tide Seek the truth behind the throne In shadows speak the tale we've known [Chorus] Let go of the empire's hold Leave behind the tales of old Withdraw the spirit from their fight Embrace the dawn after darkest night [Verse 3] Streets echo with hollow cheers Fear and rage across the years Dreams of glory turn to ash Broken hearts in the aftermath [Bridge] Voices lost in roaring flames History erases names From the ruins we will rise Gaze into new skies [Chorus] Let go of the empire's hold Leave behind the tales of old Withdraw the spirit from their fight Embrace the dawn after darkest night