(Spoken Intro) As reason conquered wonder, and steel replaced sorcery, the old magic began to fade. The ancient dragons, beings of pure magical essence, felt their power waning with each passing age. As the last embers of enchantment died in the hearts of mortals, we retreated into timeless slumber, waiting for the day when dreams would once again stir in the world... (Verse 1) In darkness deep and endless time Dormant 'neath the mountain's spine Ages pass like grains of sand While steel and smoke rule the land But in my dreams, I feel it rise Ancient power never dies (Pre-Chorus 1) A whisper first, then growing strong The old songs start to hum along Magic stirring in the deep Calling me from ageless sleep (Chorus) I'm ascending, breaking free From chains of dormancy Feel the magic in the air Rising with the mortals' prayer Ancient power courses through As wonder blooms and dreams renew The dragon rises once again To paint the skies with flames arcane (Verse 2) Each heartbeat brings new strength to bear As mystic currents charge the air Stories told in firelight Spark beliefs that pierce the night Their faith ignites my sleeping core Till I can slumber nevermore (Pre-Chorus 2) The veil between worlds grows thin As ancient powers surge within The time has come to spread these wings And show them what true magic brings (Chorus) I'm ascending, breaking free From chains of dormancy Feel the magic in the air Rising with the mortals' prayer Ancient power courses through As wonder blooms and dreams renew The dragon rises once again To paint the skies with flames arcane (Bridge) [Building intensity] Let them see! Let them believe! Magic flows through every soul Making broken spirits whole Breaking free from reason's cage Ushering in a wondrous age! (Final Chorus) Now ascending, wild and free Pure magical supremacy Feel the wonder everywhere Answer every dreamer's prayer Primal power breaks the night As darkness yields to sacred light The dragon soars on wings of flame And magic lives and breathes again! (Outro) [Softening] The cycle turns, the wheel spins on As it has since time's first dawn Magic fades and magic grows This is how the old world flows...
