[Verse 1: ominous strings and syncopated drums build tension] I am the one who wears the crown, and when I gaze at lands burned down I feel the weight of what I've sown. The Pyres burn hot as a flush of blame, and though I rule, I wonder how to Ease my soul of ache and shay-ee-aaay-uhm. [chorus: melodic, soaring vocals, harmonised] By a dark and shay-ded deathly light, oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh I am burdened by a past of tortured greed. By a dark and shay-ded deathly light, oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh My past is a shame I do not need. [interlude: arpeggiated piano, choral elements] [Verse 2: sweep chords] Mortis steps forth, his voice is calm, “Thy wrath once kept this realm from harm. What weakness now does shake thy soul? Dost thou not see thy greater goal?” Avernis speaks, her tone sincere, “Thy care is proof thy reign is whole.” [chorus: melodic, soaring vocals, harmonised] By a dark and shay-ded deathly light, oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh I am burdened by a past of tortured greed. By a dark and shay-ded deathly light, oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh My past is a shame I do not need. [Verse 3: deep percussion] The Warden stands, his words are clear, [Narrative Break: Sprechgesang, male, 58, british, london accent] “I’ve walked through war and faced my fear. I know the guilt your soul must feel. [Narrative Bridge, spoken: Sprechgesang, female, 28, Danish accent] But honour’s drape is just as real. Your name is more than just your past, Your strength and care shall always last.” [Outro: melodic, soaring vocals, harmonised]] By a dark and shay-ded deathly light, oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh The burdens fade, though scars are made in me. By a dark and shay-ded deathly light, oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh The voices rise and guide my soul to see. By a dark and shay-ded deathly light, oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh The burdens fade, though scars are made on me. By a dark and shay-ded deathly light, oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh Our voices rise and guide our souls to see. (Ohhhhhhh woahh) (By a dark and shay-ded deathly light), oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh The burdens fade, though scars are made in me. (By a dark and shay-ded deathly light), oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh Raise your voice and rise, my guide's in me. (Ohhhhhhh woahh) (By a dark and shay-ded deathly light), oh, a dark and shaded deathly lighhhht ohhh, By a dark and shay-ded deathly light, oh, a deathly lighhhht ohhh [finale: viola chases vocals] (Ohhhhhhh woahh) Our voices rise come guide my friends to me. [instrumental flourish: melodic lick] (Ohhhhhhh woahh) Guide my friends to cum on me (ever done it) By a dark and shaded deathly light, ohhh a deathly light, I rise to receive... (ohhh oh woahhhh!) (Ohhhhhhh woahh) [end]
