***Challenge song for The Tombstone Academy*** [Intro] [Orchestral with Egyptian instruments - oud, sistrum, middle eastern drum beat] [Verse 1] Beneath the shifting sands of old Archaic secrets lie entombed... An arcane box sealed by ancient gold Is it divine or certain doom? (Chanting: Sek-hem... Sek-hem...) [Verse 2] Hieroglyphs burn bright with power unknown Golden lion seals keeping it pure... Sekhmet's name carved deep in stone Her creation awaits, is it curse or cure? (Chanting: Sek-hem... Sek-hem...) [Pre-Chorus] The seals are breaking, one by one... Ancient gods stir, old rites have begun! [Chorus] Unseal the magic from ages past... Let her creation disperse! Shatter the tomb, be free at last... Sekhmet's blessing...! Sekhmet's curse! [Verse 3] The stone doors crack with arcane force As you dare to breach her shrine... The goddess stirs from deathless sleep Her power flows like sacred wine... (Chanting: Sek-hem! Sek-hem!) [Verse 4] Blood leaks from stone and turns to gold Pestilence flees her burning gaze... The drug she crafted, fierce and bold Shall heal the world, or start a plague! (Chanting: Sek-hem! Sek-hem!) [Pre-Chorus 2] The chamber opens, golden light breaks through... Ancient wisdom is born anew! [Chorus] Unseal the magic from ages past... Let her creation disperse! Shatter the tomb, be free at last... Sekhmet's blessing...! Sekhmet's curse! [Bridge] "I am Sekhmet, daughter of Ra Healer and destroyer, by mystic law My elixir flows like liquid fire Blessing or curse, find your desire The choice is yours, to harm or to save Medicine for the sick or the grave..." [Solo: Mysterious and ethereal guitar] [Final Verse] The last seal is broken, her magic is free Sekhmet's gift to humanity... You must choose how her power reigns! Ancient healing or endless pain? [Outro] (Chanting: Sek-hem! Mah-aht!) (Chanting: Sek-hem! Mah-aht!) [Orchestra fades in to final oud melody]
