Sentinel Gates

[Verse 1] One night in the chill of the frost Came a call remembered well When the Empress climbed with her companions true To the gate where the Guardian dwells [melodic guitar lick] One night in the chill of the frost When the winds began to wail Stood the Guardian, still in the city heart, As her skin began to pale [Chorus] There at Sentinel Gates Her love still burning At Sentinel Gates Sentinel Gates [Instrumental Break: melodic lick] With just one step they are face to face [Post-chorus] Daylight fades as the Empress speaks "Petra, guide me" And in the light of her ancient flame Silence fills the air [Instrumental Break: melodic lead guitar] [Verse 2] One night in the chill of the frost Came a time bittersweet for all For the Guardian gazed in the Empress’s eyes With a love she had long kept warm [melodic guitar lick] One night in the chill of the frost Under starlight wheeling slow Petra spoke the pain of truth [Narrative Break] "You have friends at last: Let them guard the path you go." [Chorus] There at Sentinel Gates Her love still yearning At Sentinel Gates Sentinel Gates [Instrumental Break: melodic lick] In just one sigh she averts her eyes [Post-chorus] And turns to guide their way "Keep her steady" And in the light of her ancient flame They hear her frozen cries [Chorus] There at Sentinel Gates Her love still burning There at Sentinel Gates Her love still yearning At Sentinel Gates Sentinel Gates [Instrumental Break: melodic lick] And with just one glance *the gate is closed again*