Found them in the ruins where the old stones stand Faces marked with symbols I don't understand "You seek the ancient methods," says the eldest one "But are you ready for what must be done?" They show me weapons forged in stranger fires Teach me words that make the darkness tire Every blade inscribed with sacred marks Every chant designed to pierce the dark Ancient methods, older than our war Ancient methods, this is what they're for Steel and prayer combined as one Ancient methods get it done First time facing demons with the old ways Sword feels different, hear myself praying Words I learned from mouths that spoke before Cut through shadow like they cut through war Watch the demons stumble, watch them burn As ancient syllables make darkness turn This is working, this is real Something more than cold steel Ancient methods, now I see the way Ancient methods, keeping death at bay Sacred steel and holy fire Ancient methods never tire But there's so much more than blade and chant Rituals for things I can't understand Moon phases, bloodlines, sacred ground Layers deep of knowledge to be found Every demon has a different weakness Every ward requires different pieces Forty years of study just to start Learning this ancient warrior art Ancient methods, deeper than I knew Ancient methods, more than I can do But I'll learn what I can learn Ancient methods, watch them burn Standing in the aftermath tonight Half my squad didn't make it through the fight Those who lived saw miracles occur But miracles need more than amateur This isn't something you pick up in days This is lifetime learning, ancient ways If we're going to win this hidden war Need to become what we weren't before Ancient methods, I'm here to learn Ancient methods, time to burn Everything I used to be Ancient methods, set me free From the soldier I once was Ancient methods, this is my cause
