Stone and Light

White marble, echoing vault, Whispers of those who await the halt. Silence in my crown of thorns I hold. Silent steel within my hands, Instead of holiness — just dust and sands. No more prayers within this night. In the center of dead beauty. — Requiem aeternam (whisper) The tribute in your hands — a sacred vow, Eternal cold, a quiet light somehow. — Dona eis requiem (soft choir) Darkness beneath a mask of purity, In the center of dead beauty. The mortal spell, the holy loss, Eternal cold, a quiet cross. — In aeternum (fading backing vocal) Empty altars, hollow dreams, Heavy burden, silent screams. I am the Reaper in grace so thin, In a winding shroud where I begin. Silent steel within my hands, The scythe's gleam consumes the light, No more prayers within this night. Darkness beneath a mask of purity... (Latin added as above) This temple is my prison day. — Lacrimosa dies illa (single violin voice) Sin and sanctity are one, The spindle turns, our fate is done. — Sic transit gloria mundi (echo) In the center of dead beauty. — Requiem aeternam (low voices) The mortal hour grants release, A fallen angel brings me peace. — Lux perpetua (high, pure voices) Darkness beneath a mask of purity, In the center of dead beauty. Eternal cold, the fear expands. Ages unfold, Blood and salt, All for naught. (Backing vocal fades out)