Electrobel

Description

An ancient emperor, old, withered and crippled, knowing the end has come and death is just a matter of days, is writing down his memories, and strikes a balance of his life:
“For more than 50 years, I have commanded and conquered, and expanded my empire. So many countries I have united as one. So many tribes I have conquered. So many blood has been shed in my name, under my sign and banner. And still poverty remains. And still corruption reigns. For more than 50 years, my sole purpose was to bring stability and prosperity… For what was it all worth…?”

I started this song somewhere in February or March of this year, and now it’s finally finished. A 10-minute ride through a mix of thrashy attacks, with calmer doomy parts and lots of dreamy solos. It turned out just the way I wanted to. Close your eyes and fly back into ancient times…

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Servants pour wine in my chalice
The troubadour sings of my heroic deeds
All the known world loves and fears me as I write my memories

You control that what fears you
Hence my reign of terror
With iron fist I ruled and built an empire
The will to expand has led me to the vastest regions and lands
Through years of war and bloodshed we’ve finally come to peace

Much is owed to the innumerable men that gave their life
Who fought and died to defend lord and land

For what was it all worth…?

All my life the soil was painted bloodred
And I hope it was for the very last time
Time and again I’ve strived to bring prosperity
To end the suffering for the very last time

You control that what fears you
Hence my reign of terror
With iron fist I ruled and built an empire
The will to expand has led me to the vastest regions and lands
Through years of war and bloodshed we’ve finally come to peace

For what was it all worth…?

Much will be owed to the innumerable men that will give their life
Who will needlessly fight and die to defend a corrupted land

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