…..And Now the End of the World

[…..And Now the End of the World] [Intro – Whispered Over Distant Choir] One final song… One final page… One final seal to open… [Verse One – Clean Gothic Vocals] I found the book beneath the stone, Its ancient language still unknown. Words that waited out of time Called to me through every line. The Yellow Sign began to shine, Carcosa crossed the edge of time. The King in Yellow left his throne And whispered, “You are not alone.” Randolph Carter found the gate, Harley Warren challenged fate. Pickman’s shadows filled the hall, While Brown Jenkin watched it all. I thought the words were only rhyme— I never knew they measured time. [First Latin Passage – Operatic] Hastur sub Signo Flavo, Carcosa ultra stellas, Rex Pallidus audit, Portae noctis aperiuntur. [Chorus – Clean Vocals Rising Into Screams] And now—the end of the world, As the banners of heaven unfurl. The seals are open, the stars align, The final hour was hidden in every line. And now—the end of the world, As the edge of the darkness curls. I only came here to sing one song— I never knew the words were wrong. [Verse Two – Clean and Harsh Vocals Alternating] Herbert West returned once more, Searching beyond the final door. Keziah Mason traced the angles, While the Witch House filled with shadows. Lavinia Whateley called her sons; Wilbur knew what would become. Yog-Sothoth guarded every gate, Then opened them to changing fate. Dagon rose with the Deep One choir, Innsmouth glowed with emerald fire. Shub-Niggurath crossed the wood, And ancient figures quietly stood. Nyarlathotep wore a knowing smile: “You have been calling us all the while.” Then I saw that green light again, Flowing from the book like rain. [Second Latin Passage – High Operatic Voice] Azathoth in vacuo, Cantus inter stellas, Caelum lente mutatur, Mundus sub nocte dormit. [Chorus – Full Band, Layered Vocals] And now—the end of the world, As the banners of heaven unfurl. The seals are open, the stars align, The final hour was hidden in every line. And now—the end of the world, As the edge of the darkness curls. I only came here to sing one song— I never knew the words were wrong. [Verse Three – Deep Vocals With Operatic Harmony] The Elder Things resumed their flight, Mi-Go wings crossed through the night. Ghouls emerged from underground, Night-gaunts circled without sound. The Colour drifted out of space And changed the light on every face. The Hounds of Tindalos found the trail; The Great Race watched the old world fade. Tsathoggua stirred beneath the stone, Yig returned to claim his throne. Nodens rode the rising tide, While Ghatanothoa opened its eyes. At last I understood the score: The song had waited here before. The book had used my voice and tongue To wake the dream that had begun. [Third Latin Passage – Deep Choral Voice] Cthulhu sub profundo, R’lyeh iterum surgit, Terra quiete tremit, Mundus denuo somniat. [Bridge – Slow Doom Breakdown] The ocean turns. The mountains kneel. Ancient ones awaken. The vision becomes real. Hastur stands beneath black stars. Azathoth sings beyond the dark. Yog-Sothoth becomes the gate. Nyarlathotep announces our fate. My final note becomes the key. My final breath awakens the sea. The Necronomicon closes itself— And the silence covers me. [Outro – Operatic Voice Descending Into a Whisper] This was only meant to be One last song upon the record… But the stars were right. [Final Latin Passage – Whispered] Cthulhu venit, R’lyeh resurgit, Terra somniat, Mundus mutatur. And now… The end of the world.