[Intro: Soft Intro, Serene Ambience, Melancholic Atmosphere] Shh hum-hum shh [Verse 1: Gentle Vocal, Vulnerable, Poetic] I stand at life's and death's threshold, eyes down, hands empty The sea I hear won't give back its dead My soul will scatter, dreams auctioned Words dry on my lips like leaves [Chorus: Soft but Strong, Emotional Swell, Layered Vocals] I'll write with heart wide open, feel it beat Even if it kills me, my voice will rise I'm the reaper, drunk on my own harvest Panting from lost time, beating like plaster [Verse 2: Deep, Reflective, Building Intensity] I give my words crucifixion's span Chance falls like a knife I must reach a measure for my excess Cloak realities in fictions [Chorus: Repeat with More Depth, Harmonies] (Repeat Chorus) [Bridge: Instrumental Break, Piano Solo, Reflective Pause] Life passes like a sad castle, winds through Doors slam but rooms stay open Strangers sit, some armed Grasses grow, portcullis stuck [Verse 3: Spoken or Whispered, Introspective, Nostalgic Tones] In this house, we're not at home No one knows why they're here, maybe a dream Some cold, some hungry, secrets eating away Faceless kings pass, we kneel [Pre-Chorus: Emotional Build, Orchestral Build] Told of angels' victory when young I believed, then grew old Youth's time is hair in eyes For the old, time's too heavy to change [Chorus: Duet, Strong Harmonies, Powerful Outro] (Repeat Chorus) [Verse 4: Slower Pace, Philosophical, Building to a Crescendo] Ponder what's essential See little done, on a monstrous path Shadow over prey, future for none Pity for street-playing kids [Bridge: Instrumental Break, Melancholic Atmosphere, Soft] See your future sorrows, blood, weariness You'll learn nothing from our dreams, mistakes We've served no purpose, your turn to pay Shoulders bend, habits crease your brow [Verse 5: A Message to the Future, Strong but Gentle, Building] It's always like this, but think Of those who fought the system For change, and those in cages Can we stop for despair? [Chorus: Repeat, Introspective, Echoing the Past] (Chorus) [Outro: Decrescendo, Fade Out, Reflective Tone] When victory's sun shines, recall our fight, We climbed to tear down slavery's might. Battles persist, wins are small, deeds ignite, Face the void, rise, play your part in the light. Songs fade but echo, hearts wear like fall, Men of tomorrow, light the way, heed the call.
