The Death Denier

[Verse 1] Through ash and fire we marched as one Staff and hammer, dusk to dawn No songs were sung, no prayers said We knew this road was paved with dead He walked beside me, calm and clear A tired smile, no trace of fear While armies roared like endless seas He only looked once—back at me [Chorus emotional] Stand behind my light, my friend This is where our paths must bend I will burn so you survive Through fire and death—I give my life [Verse 2] A circle burned in golden flame Before I knew, I was contained A shield of light, a prison bright He turned away to face the fight “Forgive me, brother,” were his words “For every year, for every sword Live for both when I am gone This spell is cast—now carry on” [Chorus emotional] Stand behind my light, my friend This is where our paths must bend I will burn so you survive Through fire and death—I give my life [Bridge / Breakdown] Fire rain! From broken skies! The world screams as the army dies! But magic cracks The spell runs dry A burning form begins to fall The shield collapses I am free He falls in fire Into me [Verse 3] I hold his body, still aflame A dying sun, a shattered name Behind my helm, my vision breaks A single tear escapes It falls through fire onto his chest It does not burn, it does not rest It hardens cold against my hand A charm I finally understand [Pre-Chorus] One life denied when death draws near A final gift to keep me here [Final Chorus] Stand behind my light, my friend You stood alone until the end Now your fire walks with me One death denied—your legacy