The Siren's Bower

[Instrumental Intro - Slow build | sea atmosphere] [Verse 1] Waves clash against high cliffs of iron Salt night rises up through blackened air Rotten wood frames groan in agony Moaning wails endless cacophony Shroud of night is torn by sudden flare Rising upward mist becomes siren [Chorus 1] Through the fog, we sail, Can't see the way. Compass spins, stars fail, Yet we won't stray. [Verse 2] Thickened the fog, no shore near or far Beacon broken, barren, bereft light Fear condensed, grew thick like the ocean My bitter bride seeks dark devotion Unbothered by everyone's plight Sea-salted kisses devour the last star [Chorus 2] Through the fog, we sail, Can't see the way. Compass spins, stars fail, Into the gray. Lost in endless seas, Something stirs below. Through the fog and breeze, Darkness starts to grow. [Verse 3] A large seagull, on the fourth morrow We bid our last farewell to the sea In a short while verdant shores appeared Her silent beauty at last revered Lo and behold there they found a quay Mooring ship, unmooring all sorrow [Instrumental break - 8 bars] [Verse 4] Eternal isle, hearts entwined bower Where tall towers reach toward heaven Forever graze on bliss eternal Where hope takes root and blooms turn vernal All burdens lift, their souls are forgiven Now recharged to follow the fower [Outro] Yet if the living gazed upon this isle greenery would mask what lies beneath men would hear lost love call them in to die while women see the bitter bride a hollow wraith that never died still calling men forever to her emerald gravesite