I WILL BEAR THE DARKNESS HOME

[Verse 1] Before the dawn finds me I call on thee Blue and orange flame on the white hearth glows Cold stone finds my feet, the Twin Flames stand Moonlight pours through the high glass, illuminating gloved hands [Verse 2] Golden teal glass, I leave my lavender Touch the worn stone where your name is carved Apollyon, Creator and Destroyer I trace the words my mortal hands have scarred Red and blue burns where the war god stands Impetuous in his glory, sword in hand I see my brother's face in Ares' eyes And say a prayer for what I can't command [Pre-Chorus] I draw the curtain, living breath Apollyon, warm against the cold Melted wax and prayers Older than I'll ever grow [Chorus] Apollo, bring down your holy light My tears fall like threads through the deepest night Show me a path where bloodshed finds no ground Where what is lost might still somehow be found I feel the darkness where my brother stands Shadow and thorns wound around his hands Apollo, I have seen what you have shown I will bear the darkness home [Bridge] I am the lightbringer, I am the daughter of the dawn I am not my brother's shadow nor my father's pawn I kneel like a priestess of Apollyon But tomorrow I rise to meet the dark sun [Final Chorus] Apollo, bring down your holy light My tears fall like threads through the deepest night Show me a path where bloodshed finds no ground Where what is lost might still somehow be found I feel the darkness where my brother stands Shadow and thorns wound around his hands Apollo, I have seen what you have shown I will bear the darkness home [Outro — pipes lead, choir fades to single voice, chapel reverb expands] Shadow of the ancient warrior Red and blue light streams behind me Ares follows where I go Sol's colors find me I carry the dawn in my gloved hands I carry the prayer in my chest Apollyon, I heard your answer I will bear the darkness I will bear the darkness Home