Where the Faeries Walk

(Verse 1) I’ve heard the tales they whisper In the hearth‑warm mortal halls— Pretty wings and gentle laughter, Dancing light on silver walls. But I have seen the twilight places Where the truth wears older skin, And every smile the faeries give Has teeth concealed within. (Chorus) So step softly where the faeries walk, For the path is never kind. They will trade you dreams for memories, And leave shadows in your mind. Yet if your heart is brave enough, And you dare to cross the line— They may show you wonders burning Brighter than the mortal kind. (Verse 2) They’re not the harmless stories Nurses tell to hush a child. They are beauty edged with hunger, They are mercy running wild. I’ve watched their eyes like lanterns Glow with secrets never said, And felt the pull of ancient songs That mortals fear to tread. (Verse 3) The Unseelie wear their menace Like a crown of thorns and flame— They do not hide their sharpened hearts, Nor soften what they claim. But Seelie grace is peril too, A gentler mask upon the storm; For even light can scorch the hand That reaches without form. (Chorus) So step softly where the faeries walk, For the path is never kind. They will trade you dreams for memories, And leave shadows in your mind. Yet if your heart is brave enough, And you dare to cross the line— They may show you wonders burning Brighter than the mortal kind. (Bridge) And to the fae who stand among us, Hear my voice with open grace— I sing no insult to your courts, Nor dare to judge your ancient ways. I only warn my mortal kin Who do not see the price you bear— For every gift you choose to give Is woven through with care. (Final Chorus) So step softly where the faeries walk, If you seek them, go with care. They will open doors of starlight Only few can truly bear. Yet if you walk with open eyes, And a soul that will not flee— You may find the faeries’ truth And the truth may set you free.