[Opening – Orchestral Storm / Choir / Thunder. Deep voiced male choir… distant war horns… waves crashing…] “Row…” “Hold…” “Fight…” Lightning… Fire from the heavens… The sea has come to claim us all… “Row…” “Hold…” “Fight…” Thunder.. Sound of fury The raging sea has come for thee.. Verse 1 [Low, Gritty Vocals] The sky split open, black and white, The gods declared another night. The raven banners ripped away, As mountains rose from waves of gray. Our dragon ship began to scream, Breaking apart at every seam. The oars were torn from bleeding hands… No man could command these lands. Pre-Chorus [Building Tension] Every prayer was swallowed whole… Every heartbeat paid its toll… The ocean laughed It knew our names… Chorus [Massive Symphonic Explosion] Raise your sword against the sea! Stand though death is calling me! If this storm becomes my grave, I will die before I let you fade! Thunder… Strike my soul apart! But you… Will leave here with your heart! Let the North Sea carry me… If it means… You still breathe. Verse 2 [Heavy Driving Riffs] A wall of water crushed the mast, One violent breath… she fell at last. Her armor dragged her toward the deep, Where ancient monsters never sleep. No second thought… No whispered prayer… I threw myself into despair. The freezing black consumed us both… I made the sea become my oath. Bridge [Orchestral Breakdown / Choir] Hold on! Don’t close your eyes! The waves won’t write Your final line! If Odin calls… He waits for me… Not you! [growl]NOT YOU!! [Guitar Solo: a soaring melodic lead begins over pounding timpani and choir, then erupts into blistering twin-guitar harmonies as lightning crashes in rhythm.] Final Chorus [Double Chorus / Choir] Raise your sword against the sea! Every scar has forged in me Something stronger than my fear… Something that has brought me here! Thunder… Take the life I own! She… Will never drown alone! If the gods demand a name… Mine is carved inside the rain! Outro [Soft Orchestra / Female Harmony Enters] [Music falls to piano, cello, and distant surf] She opens her eyes… His arm still wrapped around her… His body trembling… Still refusing… To let go. For the first time… She sees… Not a peasant… But… A warrior. [Single French horn. Thunder fades into silence]
