Aurora
(Music: E. Tapia)
Heavenly Skies
(Music: C. Stucky & E. Tapia, Lyrics: E. Tapia)
As day gives way to dusk, the sun begins its descent
Awakened by the darkness of night
The mystical eagle takes flight and lights up the sky soaring with unrivaled splendor and grace
Emerging from slumber, the winterborn, reclaims its throne in the sky
Ascending once more to the kingdom of lights
Lead: Stucky
Against the darkened night sky, adorned by shimmering stars, the majestic glow comes alive
A sight that's truly divine
Heavenly skies illuminating the night with divine hues of viridan
Magnificent glow of ethereal lights enrapture the soul with heavenly delight
Emerging from slumber, the winterborn, reclaims its throne in the sky
Ascending once more to the kingdom of lights
Lead: Stucky
At dawn the spectacle ends; disolving into the ether
But it won't be long before the eagle will once again soar
Lights of the North mystify
Enthralling ethereal glow
Forever a feast for the eyes
Enchanting Heavenly Skies
Lead: Stucky
Lights of the North mystify
Enthralling ethereal glow
Forever a feast for the eyes
Enchanting Heavenly Skies
Fault Line
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
A force of nature is looming; overdue and unforeseen
Earthly rifts growing restless. Much that’s risen will be destroyed
Magnitude: Cataclysmic. Life will come to a grinding halt
The ground will tremble with fury unleashing years of stifled rage
A catastrophe so imminent and guaranteed
Will strike when we least expect
On borrowed time, we have flourished uninterruptedly
But now we will be reminded of our frailty
Fault lines ready to give way
Which will be the first to wake?
Devastating destruction will spread across the trembling land
Pressure has reached a breaking point Buildings sway before crumbling
Seismic terror will haunt us
As we rebuild for years to come
A catastrophe so imminent and guaranteed
Will strike when we least expect
On borrowed time, we have flourished uninterruptedly
But now we will be reminded of our frailty
An earthquake so mighty awakens and destroys
So feeble and helpless, we’ll be left with nothing
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Stucky
Lead: Tapia
Severed
(Music: E. Tapia & C. Stucky, Lyrics: E. Tapia)
Incinerated by careless hands, a long standing bridge was burned until nothing remained
Blindsided by the blaze, years of amity were reduced to ash and dust
Too good to be true and that’s a shame
But life keeps moving all the same
As bonds are broken, new ones are forged
The ones not meant to last will be left in the past
Mourn not the loss of those who are poison
The loss is theirs. No one will compare
Once an ally, now a foe
Such a pity, but so it goes
Celebrate the end of what was not to be
Collapsing bonds reinforce those that remain
Moving forward, never looking back
New memories of merriment waiting to be made
Too good to be true and that’s a shame
But life keeps moving all the same
Harmonious times won’t be forgotten
But on the battlefield they’d be slain just the same
There will be moments when a choice must be made
Ties must be severed before the rotting spreads
It’s not always easy but it must be done
No history is worth more than virtue
Disillusion leads to anger and to despair but ends with relief
Celebrate the end of what was not to be
Collapsing bonds reinforce those that remain
Moving forward, never looking back
New memories of merriment waiting to be made
Ethereal Waters
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
Endless ocean right before me, vast as far as the eye can see
Life abounds beneath the surface swimming in balanced harmony
A world of grandeur and mystery Aquatic reverence conjures serenity
Ethereal (sight and sounds that soothe the soul) Waters (shimmering under the sun)
Spellbound (waves that go on without end) Enchanting (emerald divine embrace)
Lead: Tapia
Melodies, serene and timeless, fill the air where the two worlds meet Gentle waves caress the shoreline welcoming you to their realm
A world of grandeur and mystery Aquatic reverence conjures serenity
Lead: Tapia
Seas glistening, like a pendulum’s swing, hypnotize
Entranced by the dance between light from the skies and these waters
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Stucky
In The Winds of Glory
(Music & Lyics: E. Tapia)
Watching from the sidelines as everything falls apart
Like a plague, words of poison quickly spread
A contagion infects the minds weakened by hatred
Idolatry hands the crown to a tyrant
History will not be kind to those who choose to look the other way
It won’t be easy but something must be done
Paralyzed by dread of what still lies ahead
And yet in this darkness, embers of hope glow quietly
Waiting for a hero to stoke the flames of revolution
We must unite and prepare to fight for what is right
The heart of a warrior beats inside us all
Destined for victory, we will not fall
Embrace the courage burning within
Stand up and fight for what you believe in
Harmony can’t be achieved without bloodshed
Send them to their graves for all that they have done
The frontline is where you stand
Victory is within reach
Resist and reclaim
We will never give in
We will fight until the end
In the winds of glory, our flag will fly high and proudly
Over the defeated as their reign comes to an end
A hero is made of all who dared to take a stand
Now that it’s over, a new era can begin
The heart of a warrior beats inside us all
Destined for victory, we will not fall
Embrace the courage burning within
Stand up and fight for what you believe in
Lunar Lullaby
(Music: E. Tapia)
Elapsing Eternity
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
In the beginning it seemed so eternal
Longing for moments in a future so distant
Eager to grow but too naive to realize
The further we go, the faster it seems to pass us by
Seize the day and live in the moment before it escapes you and is gone forever
Make the most of every waking breath and no regrets will haunt you when you’re close to the end
Don’t leave for tomorrow what you could do today
Before you know it will be just another yesterday
Nothing can bring back what was here and is now gone
Embrace the present before it slips away
Rise above the sands of time
The hands keep turning mercilessly
Future becomes past in what seems like an instant
Seize the day and live in the moment before it escapes you and is gone forever
Make the most of every waking breath and no regrets will haunt you when you’re close to the end
Lead: Tapia
Not so eternal as it once seemed
Time does not slow so don’t waste it away
Don’t become another victim of remorse
Lead: Tapia
Resignation
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
When it seems like there’s nothing left to live for
Darkness obscures every ray of distant hope
Consumed by a haze of agonizing apathy
There’s nothing left to keep fighting for I have resigned from this cruel world
No tears remain after years of unending pain
The only way to break free seems to be by extinguishing the flickering flame
There’s nothing left to keep fighting for I have resigned from this cruel world
You are not alone in this fight Don’t give in now
You will prevail
The walls are closing in
This time I cannot win
Broken beyond repair
Lost in despair
Defeated once again, but for the last time
Closer to letting go and drowning in the void
There’s nothing left to keep fighting for I have resigned from this cruel world
Misery follows me; familiar company
Searching for a way out
Dying to feel again
I can’t endure another day in this hell we call life
Don’t let the darkness drag you deeper
You must keep fighting to break free
It’s not forever so don’t give up
You’ll be triumphant and, from the ashes, rise
You are not alone in this fight Don’t give in now
You will prevail
Lead: Stucky
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Tapia
Road to Peril
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
A virus running rampant has spread across the world
Eviscerating all that was once so pure
The disease that is mankind will stop at no end
Until all has been taken, poisoned, and destroyed
We turn a blind eye to the writing on the wall
Our arrogance and apathy will lead to mankind’s fall
Closer everyday to the point of no return
Will we change our ways or watch it all burn?
The signs could not be clearer, yet warnings go ignored
We’re heading towards a future that’s looking dark and grim
Our fate is all but sealed. We’ll reap what we have sown
We’ll drown, burn, starve, and suffocate with just ourselves to blame
We are the disease. Now we must be the cure
The bell will toll for all of us if we don’t change this course
Closer everyday to the point of no return
Will we change our ways or watch it all burn?
Now that you have failed, there is no turning back
Misery awaits you
Welcome to the final act
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Stucky
Limitless
(Music: E. Tapia & C. Stucky, Lyrics: E. Tapia)
Dreams: where the mind can freely roam, relive, and hope
Waking up to a reality mired in hopelessness and uncertainty
Sentenced to a future of wasted potential
You are your own worst enemy
Dreaming of a future that seems impossible Ambitions silenced by fears of failure
Aim for the stars.
Take hold of your destiny
The time is now to rise and thrive
Expel the fears of defeat
The biggest tragedy will be to not have even tried
Overcome the crippling doubt
Take the first step
The journey has just begun
Life is what you (make of it)
Dreams keep the fire (burning)
Take hold of your (inspiration)
Rise and be free (from your inhibitions)
Follow your dreams
Venture into the unknown
Aim for the stars
Carve your own destiny
Don’t let the past weigh you down or you’ll drown and never resurface
Through the struggles and adversity you’ll grow stronger as hardships are conquered
You may fall and be discouraged but don’t lose sight of all that awaits you
Without defeat you can’t savor the victories
When it’s all said and done you’ll look back and see just how far you’ve come and how much you have achieved
Failure is only certain if you don't try
Take the first step towards your fulfilment
Or forever regret your complacency
The choice is yours
Your time here is finite but your choices are limitless
You are the only one who can decide where your story will go
Aim for the stars. Take hold of your destiny.
The time is now to rise and thrive
Expel the fears of defeat
The biggest tragedy will be to not have even tried
Overcome the crippling doubt
Take the first step
Your future is in your hands
Grant yourself the freedom to roam and venture towards triumph
Allies will be by your side to keep you moving forward
The many trials awaiting will test your will to continue
Your spirit is invincible and no challenge will go unconquered
Follow your dreams
Venture into the unknown
Aim for the stars
Carve your own destiny
A Call to Arms
(Music: E. Tapia)
Right of Revolution
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
Immersed in unrest, the kingdom hangs by a thread
Lifted from covered eyes, the veil now fades away
Brothers rise! Down with the parasite!
Bring him down. Kill for our motherland
Spill the blood of the tyrant
The tyrant claims divine right, crowned by "God Almighty"
Dethroned, he will soon be
His blood will cleanse past failures
Brothers rise! Down with the parasite!
Bring him down. Kill for our motherland
Spill the blood
Lead: Tapia
You bow down for this master, a mere man of worthless lies?
Behead the deceiver and restore what is rightly ours
Revolt! Down with this Christian king!
Adorn our land with his severed head
Reclaimed by the blades of our swords; this land is ours again
Lead: Tapia
Pavor Nocturnus
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
Day recedes in the distance, dragged down into the horizon
Torment awaits, I fear what is to come
I close my eyes and step into this world of darkness where my demons dwell
Fallen into a realm of terror, no mercy is shown for my battered soul
Slumber I fear
As the sun fades, I prepare for the fight
Pavor Nocturnus: Haunting me when my eyes close, insomnia sets forth
No escape in sight. I'm held hostage by my own mind
Wishing for the end of night, I plead for day's first light
Manifesting my greatest fears; is this a dream or is it real?
Slumber I fear
As the sun fades, I prepare for the fight
Pavor Nocturnus: Haunting me when my eyes close, insomnia sets forth
A maddening struggle, a war within, a battle I simply cannot win
No peace can be found; neither in day nor in night
Wandering aimlessly in search of light; I surrender
Constantly dreading the moment when I close my eyes; I surrender
Haunting me, killing me slowly by day and by night; I surrender
Helplessly, fighting a battle that cannot be won, I surrender
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Stucky
Helplessly, fighting a battle that cannot be won, I surrender
Can it be that I'm condemned to these horrors of night forever?
Sanity trickling away from this tormented mind; it's all over
Slumber I fear
As the sun fades, I prepare for the fight
Pavor Nocturnus
Shattered Sanctum
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
Drowning in my sorrows, I descend into madness.
Helplessness takes hold of me, dragging me to the depths
Ever since that fateful day when life lost its meaning,
darkness swiftly crept in, ambushing my sanctum
Skies of grey brought by cold winds dissipated the heavens
The ray I had always known was forever taken
Nowhere to turn, nowhere to hid, the void in my soul consumes all of me
Shattered sanctum; destroyed, now it lies in ruins
Damaged beyond repair and overcome by despair
Tragedy dealt a fatal blow, leaving me in a world of woe
Trudging through the mire of grief in a reality that's beyond belief
Melancholy clutches me as I become a prisoner of sorrow
Lead: Stucky
Shattered sanctum; destroyed, now it lies in ruins
Writhing in pain, I am left with a soul so hollow
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Stucky
Day by day I slip away. I am going insane
Memories of what once was detract from my shattered heart
How I wish I could wake from this everlasting nightmare
Craving what can never be, slowly I deteriorate
Nowhere to turn, nowhere to hide, the void in my soul consumes all of me
Shattered sanctum; destroyed, now it lies in ruins
Gallows Hill
(Music: E. Tapia & Chris Zinnanti, Lyrics: E. Tapia)
Fallen upon, fueled by belief, a shadow covers the land
Superstition and bling ignorance are calling for victims to hang
Heeding the cry, the servants of light search for a serpent's fang
The shadow that covers the land was brought by the madness of man
Sent to Gallows Hill; their final destination
Abigail, the true witch from hell ignited a wave of unrest
Innocent souls sentenced to death, damned by spectral evidence
Nowhere to turn, nowhere to hide, Insanity governs frail minds
Compassion lost, frozen in frost, covered by mounds of snow
The shadow that hovers above the land cannot be lifted
Adorned by lifeless pendulums, Gallows Hill lives in infamy
Lead: Stucky
Lead: Tapia
Remembrance
(Music: E. Tapia)
An Essence Remains
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
In an instant it all changed, nothing would ever be the same
Many words were left unsaid, left to wander in my head
Every life will one day end, yet at times we can't comprehend
Weep not because they're gone for in your heart they will always live on
Time heals all wounds but the scars last forever
Serenity can be reached when we let them go
Rejoice, for the time shared can't be taken away
Forevermore, their essence will always remain
Not a day goes by when you are out of mind
The wisdom you bestowed on me is a priceless gift I will forever keep
An essence remains. Your essence will always remain
They are always watching over you
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Stucky
Rejoice, for the time shared can't be taken away
Forevermore, their essence will always remain
Your memory will be honored. You will never be forgotten
This farewell is not forever. We will someday be together
Defeated Empire
(Music & Lyrics: E. Tapia)
They set sail for new lands to Christianize more pagan minds
Pious intentions were not so true, concealing tainted ambitions
Under the banner of a foreign symbol, the deceivers claimed peace but schemed in secret
To arrogate our lustrous stones, we would have to die
They came, they conquered. The slaughtered the masses
Dark times of peril; our empire would vanish
A river of red from the blood of our dead flows freely as our city crumbles
They came ashore, gods in the flesh fulfilling the prophecy
Offerings made had a seductive embrace, sealing our own demise
The seasons changed and light shone through but far too late for fate to skew
A battle was fought with swords and air. Despite our odds, we would fall
They came, they conquered. The slaughtered the masses
Dark times of peril; our empire would vanish
A river of red from the blood of our dead flows freely as our city crumbles
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Stucky
Lead: Tapia
Lead: Stucky
Downfall. Defeat. Decimation
Fallen, our empire lies in ruins
In All its Majesty
(Music: E. Tapia & Chris Zinnanti, Lyrics: E. Tapia)
As I open my eyes and look towards the skies
I am left in awe by such natural beauty
Hues so divine captivate my soul and make me feel whole
Crimson and amaranthine envelops us in a mystical display
In all its majesty I’m enamored by all that I see
Life induced ecstasy quells the demons living in me
From tropics to tundras to forests boreal
Aquatic, terrestrial, elegance surreal
So fragile and delicate yet able to heal until there is nothing left for man to steal
In all its majesty, humbly I bow to thee
In the wake of a vicious storm
The destruction left from nature’s scorn
Is a reminder that we are not in control of this majestic land
Thunderous clouds like drums of war
Fortissimo Possibile
Symphony of the mighty Thor
Feel the sound, the massive roar
Winter: a time of bitter cold, blizzards, and frozen lakes
Yet in the battle for life there is beauty to behold
Blankets of snow blissfully glow
Lead: Stucky
Draconian Winter
(Music: Chris Zinnanti & E. Tapia, Lyrics: E. Tapia)
No longer are the trees a lush green
Once teeming with life, the landscape is now barren as far as can be seen
Helpless against the bitter cold, I succumb to winter’s hold
Gone in an instant, shrouded by melancholy, no life remains, none to be seen
Like a cold blitzkrieg, snowfall violently descends shoving me to the brink of peril, to my bitter end
A battle fought against piercing winds
I hold on for dear life but know not why
It would be much easier to lie down, to die
To forfeit or march on, I must decide
Lead: Stucky
Lead: Tapia
A blizzard so blinding obscures the sun
As I freeze desperate pleas go unheard
Harsh winter, take me with you
I concede to defeat. Take my soul
Gone in an instant, shrouded by melancholy, no life remains, none to be seen
Like a cold blitzkrieg, snowfall violently descends shoving me to the brink of peril, to my bitter end