[Metaphor ReFantazio] [Cinematic Orchestral Fantasy] [Gothic Atmosphere • Dark Piano • Sweeping Strings • Slow Tempo 5:49] [Female + Male Choir • Deep Percussion • Emotional Build] [Dark Magical Theme of Jenova the Witch] [Intro] [Soft Strings • Light Wind Ambience] It started with a whisper in the trees... A gentle breeze through branches calling me... With my friends I thought I’d be at peace... But danger lurks where shadows like to feast... [Pre-Chorus] [Low Piano • Violin Tremolo Rising] I spoke to plants... I promised them a home... A place of light where they’d never be alone... But as I dig the darkness finds its way... The shadow dogs have come... and I must pay... [Chorus] [Slow • Heavy Choir • Deep Drums • Dark Energy Building] Dark... Lord’s... Shadow... closing in so tight... Fangs... and claws... tear through the light... I fight to stand... but I fall to the ground... The darkness bites... the light is bound... With every breath... I feel the fear... But I won’t break... I won’t... disappear... [Verse 1] [Strings Rise • Steady Percussion • Female Vocal Lead] Her arrow drawn... poisoned tip aimed true... The drow assassin comes... her orders cruel... The Dark Lord sends his message loud and clear... But I will rise... even as the end feels near... [Pre-Chorus 2] [Echoed Vocals • Harp + Choir Underscore] My friends rush in... their hearts a roaring flame... But I’m surrounded... shadows know my name... I grasp the vines... they answer to my plea... Twisting thorns... but still she’s chasing me... [Chorus] [Male + Female Choir Layer • Darker Tone] Dark... Lord’s... Shadow... closing in so tight... Fangs... and claws... tear through the light... I fight to stand... but I fall to the ground... The darkness bites... the light is bound... With every breath... I feel the fear... But I won’t break... I won’t... disappear... [Bridge] [Soft Piano • Whispered Choir • Emotional Lift] I felt the poison sting inside my veins... But I’ll survive... despite the pain... Christian’s voice calls me back to life... A healing word that cuts through strife... [Bridge-Continued] [Crescendo • Gothic Strings + Choir Swell] The vines around me grow... my power takes its hold... I am more than flesh... my heart is bold... The assassin fades... but still I hear her voice... The Dark Lord’s shadow gives me no choice... Hmm hmm-mmm hmm hmm hmm-mmm... Hmm hmm-mmm hmm hmm hmm-mmm... Ohhh ohhh ohhh ohhh... [Final Chorus] [Epic Tempo Lift • Light Returns • Full Choir + Orchestra] Dark Lord’s shadow closing in so tight... But I will rise... I’ll burn with light... The shadows fade as I take my stand... With friends beside... I reclaim this land... With every breath... I’ll face the fear... For I’m still here... I’m still here... [Outro] [Calm • Ethereal Strings • Gentle Choir Fade] The battle’s done... but shadows wait to strike... I’ll stand my ground... ready for the fight... With every breath... I’ll face the fear... For I’m still here... I’m still here... [Fade Out • Whispering Wind • Piano Endnote]
