[Intro – Spoken with Echo FX, creaking ship ambiance] “Mark the hour the ocean turned to brass… And every oath we swore… sank with her.” [*deep bass drum begins a slow, echoing waltz beat: ONE – two – three | ONE – two – three*] [*soft hiss of steam, distant whale-call brass*] [Verse 1 – Male Baritone Lead, slow and steady] We sailed on steam and shattered vows, With rivets for our rosaries. The sky turned black, the compass howled, As lightning danced ‘cross bloodied seas. No saint, no chart, no harbor’s bell Could call us from the deep— We drank our sins in rusted mugs And fed the dark our sleep. [Chorus – Full Crew Vocals, layered harmonies] Oh raise her bones from the salt and flame, The Leviathan dreams with a clockwork name. Her eyes still glow ‘neath a pressure moon, We’ll dance with death and not die soon. So strike the brass and pull the chain— The sea don’t care for men or name. The Leviathan waltz goes one-two-three, And drags us down where time can’t see... [Verse 2 – Female Alto Lead, mournful and strong] I kissed the deck when we turned 'gainst sky, My boots still slick with blackened rain. The helmsman wept, the first mate lied, And I sang sweet to mask the pain. My corset torn, my gloves long gone, I danced with ghosts and gears. The sails were stitched with lover’s names— We burned them with our tears. [Chorus – Full Crew, thunder drum louder, brass rising] Oh raise her bones from the salt and flame, The Leviathan dreams with a clockwork name. Her ribs are steel, her breath is coal, She hums a tune that eats your soul. So grip your blade, and bless your sin— We sail until the void drinks in. The Leviathan waltz goes one-two-three, And drowns our love eternally... [Bridge – Spoken + Whispered Chorus Behind] [Spoken, dark and hushed]: “We tore the stars from Heaven’s hem, Wove them into engine flame... But time, she always takes her due— And salt remembers every name.” [whispers of “Leviathan… Leviathan…” swirl behind, bass fades for one measure—then slams back in with a metallic clang]: “Leviathan… Leviathan…” “Leviathan… Leviathan…” [Final Chorus – Powerful, layered male & female leads, stomping percussion] Oh raise her bones from the rust below, The ocean’s heart has gears that glow. Her hunger sings through brass and bone, And none who dance return alone. So pull that chain, and seal your fate— The tide’s too strong, it won’t wait. The Leviathan waltz goes one-two-three— And waltzes on past you and me... [Outro – Fading chant with ambient brass + creaking hull] One... two... three... one... two... three... [*soft chain drag, steam hiss, fading heartbeat drum*] Whispered: “She’s still dancing… And we’re still sinking.” [*final low brass swell fades into silence*]
