The serpent's tongue, a kiss of death
One last caress, that chokes your breath
An easy prey, serves its destiny
One restless soul, feeds the carnivore
I am the one and only one
Now it is time for a statement
Bring me the head of this charade
Give us the leader of resistance – Now
You are my shadow from long ago
(When) bridges were burning fast
Like a lifeboat adrift offshore
Surrendered to the waves
The more you excavate and search for truth
The more pointless it seems to be
From a distant cry to the people's roar
This is your wake-up call
So you carry the flame
And preserve to the end
To protect what is sane
Until we meet all again
This is not our fate, nor what we're looking for
A big bad wolf, knocking at our door
How could this be, where should one go
Tired of constant fear, it turns us into stone
Make a stand
credits
from Imperium,
released November 30, 2018
Music and lyrics by Mattias Engström.
I have yet to listen to this entire album without skipping a single track. Like an enchanter, the album keeps your attention with its effortless flow throughout, despite having crushing riffs, progressive breakdowns, and epic-length songs. gebs