Darkness Chosen

[Intro - Screaming] Centuries in shadows, A whisper in chains, Fangs without freedom, Blood without name. [Verse 1] Born in the crypt, beneath cursed stone, I bled for a throne that was never my own. His voice, my command—his hunger, my law, A puppet of dusk in a masquerade flaw. [Pre-Chorus] But the chains that bound me now quake and shatter, The blood moon rises, I climb from the clatter. His name is carved in every scar— But I am no longer his fallen star! [Instrumental Interlude] [Chorus] I could rise, drink deep of godlike flame, Burn their names in power and claim the game. But what is a crown made of torment and screams? I choose the dark, not to rule—but redeem! [Verse 2] He promised dominion, immortality's throne, On a mountain of corpses, carved from my own. But I saw their eyes—those broken and burned, My kin in death, their faces returned. [Bridge – Harsh Vocals + Choir] “Rise, Ascendant! Take your place!” No! I spit in the face of his grace! Not all monsters crave to reign— Some only seek to break the chain! [Instrumental Section] [Chorus] I could rise, drink deep of godlike flame, Burn their names in power and claim the game. But what is a crown made of torment and screams? I choose the dark, not to rule—but redeem! [Fast, Virtuoso Guitar Solo - Double Guitars] [Final Chorus - Most Epic] I walk the night, unshackled and free, No more hunger that blinds me to see. I’ll lead the lost through Underdark’s rain— Not as their lord, but one who knew pain. [Outro - Ostinatto] No throne. No chains. Just freedom... And names.