
The Emperor’s Hand — Mara Jade (Star Wars)
⸻ [Intro] He gave me a purpose A name A target ⸻ [Verse 1] I was the shadow behind the throne No past, no name — just flesh and bone He whispered truth into my veins His will, my blood — I wore the chains Trained in silence, shaped by pain A ghost in red, born to maim No mercy, no soul, just blade and breath Every step I took was life or death ⸻ [Pre-Chorus] They say I was a slave But I was chosen He made me He forged me ⸻ [Chorus – sung with background chant and scream] (sung, sultry) I will not rest, till he dies by my knife The Jedi who cost me my life He stole my master’s final breath So I will give him death [background chant – whispered] Kill him… kill him… kill him… [Scream] KILL LUKE SKYWALKER! (sung) The voice still burns inside my head Even when I wish it dead ⸻ [Verse 2] I watched the stars burn out in war I know what all this hate is for But when he looked me in the eye… He didn’t strike — he asked me why I want to end him Tear it clean But there’s a part of me That wants to be seen ⸻ [Pre-Chorus 2] He isn’t like the lies I knew But neither… am I true ⸻ [Chorus] I will not rest, not till he breaks The Jedi who only takes He dies, or I do — let it be I was born to make him bleed (chant – whispered) Kill him… kill him… kill him… (screamed, torn) KILL HIM! KILL HIM! KILL HIM! — or free me… ⸻ [Bridge] I was the Emperor’s Hand… Now I’m lost without command The voice is fading But his face remains Am I still the weapon Or just the pain? ⸻ [Final Chorus] I will not rest, not till it’s done The shadows tell me he’s the one But the silence after… chills me through Because if he lives — — Then who am I to you?

