Curse of the Moon
# THE CURSE OF THE MOON *The Forbidden Sands – Chapter I* [Intro – Female Whisper] Beneath the veil of silver skies... Where ancient gods have closed their eyes... I heard your name upon the wind, A love forbidden, born in sin... [Verse 1 – Male] I crossed the dunes where shadows sleep, Through ancient lands and secrets deep. A thousand stars above my head, But I followed where your footsteps led. They say your blood is cursed by fire, Your father's throne, my death's desire. Yet every night beneath the moon, I hear your heart calling me soon. [Pre-Chorus – Female] Do not come closer, don't you see? The gods have written destiny. If you should touch my trembling hand, The darkness will consume this land. [Chorus – Duet] Under the curse of the moon, We dance where the shadows bloom. Two souls that heaven has denied, Two hearts that destiny can't divide. Let the heavens fall tonight, Let the desert burn in light. Even if the stars turn black, I will never turn my back. [Verse 2 – Female] Behind these walls of gold and stone, I live a life that is not my own. A thousand jewels, a golden cage, A princess trapped inside a page. But when you call me through the night, I see a world beyond their sight. No crown, no throne, no sacred law, Could make me fear the love I saw. [Pre-Chorus – Male] I know the price, I know the flame, I would walk through hell to speak your name. If loving you means losing all, Then let the ancient kingdom fall. [Chorus – Duet] Under the curse of the moon, We dance where the shadows bloom. Two souls that heaven has denied, Two hearts that destiny can't divide. Let the heavens fall tonight, Let the desert burn in light. Even if the stars turn black, I will never turn my back. [Instrumental Break] *Haunting ney flute, solo oud, hypnotic darbuka, orchestral strings and dark Arabian vocal chants.* [Bridge – Female Whisper] The old prophecy... The forgotten name... The blood of the desert... Awakens again... [Bridge – Male] What sleeps beneath the ancient sand? What evil waits at God's command? I see the darkness in your eyes... And hear a thousand spirits rise! [Final Chorus – Powerful Duet] Under the curse of the moon! Our fate will be decided soon! Let every kingdom hear our cry, Our love was never born to die! Let the heavens fall tonight! Let the desert burn so bright! If eternity is our doom, We'll rise together from the tomb! [Outro – Female Whisper] The moon has turned to crimson red... The ancient curse has just awakened... [Male Whisper] Layla... what have we done? [Female Whisper] Run... *To be continued...*
