[Intro] [Vocal: female, angelic-edge, ritual calm, energy 6] (Choir: “Ah—”) By candle and crown… I call the night to witness. [Verse] [Vocal: poised, commanding, legato lines] In vaulted stone where the saints don’t speak, I lace my promise with iron and sleek. Gold on my throat, but the vow is red, Name me sovereign—mean what you said. I don’t inherit— I take and seal, A throne is built by a will of steel. [Pre-Chorus] [Vocal: rising intensity, crisp consonants] Step to the sigil, don’t tremble now— Power listens when you kneel and vow. One breath—one word—no turning back… [Chorus] [Vocal: anthemic, bright belt over orchestra; energy 8] Swear to me—swear in flame, Bind your heart to my ancient name. Crown the dark, let it bloom, I am the oath, I am the doom. Hold the line, hold the night, We ascend where the weak lose sight. Swear to me—swear in flame, Blood and lace will remember your name. [Verse 2] [Vocal: sharper, urgent—strings driving] Hear the drums like a judgment roll, Every secret has a toll. I give mercy, I give might, But I never gift it light. Take my hand through the velvet war, And you’ll leave as what you were not before. [Bridge] [Vocal: half-time ritual; choir answers; energy 7→9 lift] (Choir: “Oath—oath—oath…”) Cut the silence, draw the sign, Speak the pact and cross the line. If you fall, I raise you crowned, If you flee, I hunt you found. Say it clean—say it true— What you swear will carry you. [Chorus] [Vocal: biggest, triumphant; choir stacks; energy 9 peak] Swear to me—swear in flame, Bind your heart to my ancient name. Crown the dark, let it bloom, I am the oath, I am the doom. Hold the line, hold the night, We ascend where the weak lose sight. Swear to me—swear in flame, Blood and lace will remember your name. [Outro] [Vocal: victorious whisper, choir fading] Kneel… and rise. The vow is alive. [End] [Vocal: whisper] So sworn.
