[Verse 1] Copper dawn on the courtyard stone My hands stained red with the waking glow Hammer sings, little sparks take flight I breathe in sand, I breathe in light Bronze and bone on the anvil’s face Names I’ll never know, I still trace Every blade a promise, sharp and clear For every soul that walks out of here [Chorus] I am the Smith of Stony Sands Dust in my hair, fire on my hands Shaping the will of Aridinia Stroke by stroke, I learn who I am For the Sultan’s walls, for the wandering clans I am the Smith of Stony Sands [Verse 2] Stories carved in the palace gate Atem’s eyes in the desert slate They say “walk straight, let your shadow lead” I melt old fear, pour a newer creed Helmets stacked by the western door Water-hooks waiting on the floor I forge for kings, I forge for thieves Heat and hunger treat us all as leaves [Chorus] I am the Smith of Stony Sands Dust in my hair, fire on my hands Shaping the will of Aridinia Stroke by stroke, I learn who I am For the Sultan’s walls, for the wandering clans I am the Smith of Stony Sands [Bridge] Some nights I wonder Who I burn for Myself, my people Or the distant war But this steel remembers Every doubt I cast Soft girl in the ashes Hard edge in the glass (oh) [Chorus] I am the Smith of Stony Sands Dust in my hair, fire on my hands Shaping the will of Aridinia Stroke by stroke, I learn who I am For the Sultan’s walls, for the wandering clans I am the Smith of Stony Sands [Outro] When the desert swallows All our plans My mark will shimmer On forgotten brands Quiet and steady Like cooled white sand I am, I am The Smith of Stony Sands
