[Intro – Deep Choir, distant bells] Before the dawn… Before the flame… The world was silent. Then darkness came. [Verse 1 – Male] The sky turned black above the sleeping land, The rivers stopped at an unseen hand. The stars went out, one by one, And there was no moon, no rising sun. A thousand voices cried from underground, While thunder rolled without a sound. The ancient gates swung open wide, And something crossed to the living side. [Pre-Chorus] Hear the bells of the dying world, Watch the banner of night unfurl. Every promise, every prayer, Turns to ashes in the air. [Chorus – Full Orchestra and Choir] On the night the darkness came, Nothing lived and nothing remained. Mountains trembled, oceans cried, All the heavens turned aside. On the night the darkness came, Every soul forgot its name. Raise your eyes and face the flame, Nothing ever was the same. [Verse 2] The kings fell silent upon their thrones, The temples echoed with hollow tones. The mighty armies laid down their swords, Their battle cries were swallowed whole. From shattered towers the ravens flew, Across a world no longer true. And through the smoke, beyond the flame, A shadow called the world by name. [Pre-Chorus] Hear the bells of the dying world, Watch the banner of night unfurl. Every kingdom, every crown, Beneath the endless night comes down. [Chorus – Massive Choir] On the night the darkness came, Nothing lived and nothing remained. Mountains trembled, oceans cried, All the heavens turned aside. On the night the darkness came, Every soul forgot its name. Raise your eyes and face the flame, Nothing ever was the same. [Bridge – Quiet Solo, gradually building] Yet in the ruins, a child stood tall, Holding one small candle against it all. And though the shadows reached for the light, One little flame refused the night. [Final Chorus – Full Cinematic Crescendo] When the darkness calls your name, Stand unbroken in the flame! Though the heavens split apart, Keep the fire within your heart! [Outro – Choir] Before the dawn… A spark remains. [End – Huge orchestral chord, distant bell]
