[Intro – Smooth, Charming Spoken Baritone] Forgive me if I don't stand. I'm afraid my host insists I stay. Now, my dear... What is it you desire? [Verse 1 – Elegant, Playful Vocals] A king once begged to keep his throne, I asked for heirs he'd never known. A widow wished for one last dance, I sold her love a second chance. A thief desired a thousand names, A soldier glory, gold and fame. A bard wished all the world would hear, I smiled and whispered, "Of course, my dear." [Chorus – Grand, Seductive Melody] I make no threats, I raise no blade, I simply honour deals I've made. They sealed me in the Stygian cold, Yet every throne is bought and sold. Let archdukes rage, let legions roll, I move the Hells with one more soul. [Verse 2 – Confident, Almost Amused] They sealed me in Stygia's ice, And thought my freedom was the price. But wars require a purse of gold, And even devils can be sold. A thousand bargains, signed and sealed, A thousand secrets never revealed. They hold their swords, I hold their debts, And I've not lost a wager yet. [Bridge – Music Falls Away, Intimate Spoken Voice] Some rule by fear. Some rule by fire. How terribly exhausting. I simply offer what they desire. [Short, Elegant Guitar Solo – Cold, Bluesy Phrasing] [Final Chorus – Powerful, Regal Vocals] I make no threats, I raise no blade, I simply honour deals I've made. No chain can bind what gold can buy, No frozen tomb can silence I. Let archdukes rage, let legions roll, I move the Hells with one more soul. [Outro – Instruments Fade, Icy Atmosphere] [Spoken – Warm, Almost Tender] Now then... You have my word. [Pause] Do I have yours? [End]
