Dragons Descend

[Verse 1] The black host broke the valley dawn, Its banners clawed the sun from sight. We held the ridge with battered shields, And counted friends by sparks of light. The captain’s hand was slick with rain, His sword was split, his stance still true. Then every arrow ceased in flight— A thunder rolled above the blue. [Pre-Chorus] From cloud and smoke, the great wings came, Old fire answering our call. The ground shook hard beneath their flight; The dark began to fall. [Chorus] Dragons descend, turn the tide of war! Fire above us, steel at the fore! We stand together, we will not yield; The dawn is breaking over the field! Dragons descend, let the tyrants flee— The last bright flame is our victory! [Verse 2] A bronze-winged shadow swept the plain, And scattered riders from the gate. The wounded rose beside the wall; No one was left to face their fate. A young guard lifted up his spear, Though fear still trembled in his hand. The dragon wheeled, then roared once more— And courage ran across the land. [Pre-Chorus] The broken line drew close again, Our feet dug in, our voices joined. Their iron crown began to crack; The hour had turned, the foe was pinned. [Chorus] Dragons descend, turn the tide of war! Fire above us, steel at the fore! We stand together, we will not yield; The dawn is breaking over the field! Dragons descend, let the tyrants flee— The last bright flame is our victory! [Bridge] When smoke has thinned and names are read, When quiet settles on the stone, Remember who stood shoulder to shoulder, And who refused to leave alone. No crown, no curse can bind the brave; No night can keep the morning sealed. [Guitar Solo] [Final Chorus] Dragons descend, turn the tide of war! Fire above us, steel at the fore! We stand together, we will not yield; The dawn has risen over the field! Dragons descend, let the tyrants flee— The last bright flame is our victory! The last bright flame is our victory! [Outro] Wings fade beyond the scarlet sky; We keep the watch as embers die.