A Lantern in the Window

[Intro – (Piano notes] [Verse 1 – (Something Else)] “They say… on All Hallows’ Eve… if you walk too far down the crooked road, you’ll see a lantern burning in a window. But no house stands there. No door, no roof, no walls — only the glow.” [Whisper Echo – (Avaline Ingels)] “…only the glow…” [Pre-Chorus – (Strings swell, Avaline sings softly)] The lantern calls, it flickers slow, A haunted flame the lost all know… [Chorus – (Avaline Ingels + ghostly choir, mournful)] Lantern in the window, shining through the night, Guiding souls in shadow, with a fragile light. Every name it whispers, every tear it knows, Lantern in the window… burning as it glows. [Verse 2 – (Something Else, darker tone)] “Some say it’s the spirit of a singer, who lost her voice one Halloween night. She wanders, searching for a song… If you follow the lantern, you may hear her humming… But beware… For if she sings your name…” [Whisper – (Avaline Ingels, chilling)] “…your name…” [Pre-Chorus – (Vieira Nova, dramatic, strings + timpani)] The flame will rise, the shadows fall, The midnight choir will take us all! [Chorus – (All voices + children’s choir, louder, organ enters)] Lantern in the window, shining through the night, Guiding souls in shadow, with a fragile light. Every name it whispers, every tear it knows, Lantern in the window… burning as it glows. [Bridge – (Instrumental: guitar solo + organ + choir harmonies)] [Final Chorus – (All voices + full choir, massive and cinematic)] Lantern in the window, shining through the night, Guiding souls in shadow, with a fragile light. Every name it whispers, every tear it knows, Lantern in the window… burning as it glows. [Outro – (Children’s choir humming, fading into wind)]