[drone: low, resonant hum, like a Tibetan singing bowl] [bells: soft, irregular chimes, creating a meditative rhythm] [flute: slow, airy notes, weaving through the drone] **(Verse 1)** [all instruments join in, calm and hypnotic] The rogue asks, “Which way should we go?” I say, “The path forward is the one you don’t know.” The bard rolls their eyes, the fighter just groans, The wizard mutters, “Why not just stay home?” [bells chime softly, flute echoes the melody] The druid says, “Monk, can you just speak plain?” I reply, “The sun shines brightest after the rain.” The barbarian shrugs, “Sounds good to me,” And charges ahead, smashing every tree. **(Chorus 1)** [voices: chant-like, layered harmonies, slow and deliberate] Ohhhhhh, the truth hides best in plain lies, The still stone moves when you close your eyes. Ohhhhhh, the cup is empty when it’s filled with air, The river steps in, though you’re not there. **(Verse 2)** [flute takes a wandering solo between lines] The rogue says, “Monk, can you pick this lock?” I say, “The door opens when you stop the clock.” The bard starts laughing, “That makes no sense!” The fighter just kicks it, and down goes the fence. [drone grows louder, bells chime in a rhythmic pattern] The wizard says, “Monk, what’s your grand plan?” I say, “The map is drawn by the unsteady hand.” The cleric sighs, “I need a drink,” The druid just nods and gives me a wink. **(Chorus 2)** [voices: harmonized, with a slightly faster rhythm] Ohhhhhh, the truth hides best in plain lies, The still stone moves when you close your eyes. Ohhhhhh, the cup is empty when it’s filled with air, The river steps in, though you’re not there. **(Bridge)** [tempo slows, instruments drop to just drone and bells] The rogue says, “Monk, you’re no help at all,” I say, “The tallest tower begins with a fall.” The barbarian grins, “I like that one!” And punches a tree just for fun. [flute re-enters, playing a soft, circular melody] The bard says, “Monk, what’s your role in the fight?” I say, “The shadow strikes best when it moves in the light.” The fighter says, “What does that even mean?” I reply, “The clearest water is never seen.” **(Final Chorus)** [all instruments swell, voices louder and more chaotic] Ohhhhhh, the truth hides best in plain lies, The still stone moves when you close your eyes. Ohhhhhh, the cup is empty when it’s filled with air, The river steps in, though you’re not there. **(Outro)** [instruments fade to just the drone and soft bells] [voice: slow, deliberate, with a touch of mystery] The end is where beginnings end, And so the ending begins again… [end with a final bell chime and fading drone]
