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i. the knight

narrative
into the night
where the scarlet moonlight
it falls on the lonesome horseman
man and his steed
adventure he seeks
from deep in the earth
once sheltered

his story is this:
a lady awaits in a tower
a mad man’s hostage
and into the light
the two they will ride
their part in an ancient story

beyond the fields of barley gold
he rides beside the lake
the symmetry of nature keeps anxiety at bay
and in the distance mountains tall
aware of his approach

the knight
whisper softly gentle breeze
and guide me to the tower

narrative
in the night when the moon is slowly rising in the darkened sky
the courtly knight rides into the glow in search of enterprise
seeking her
the lady of the manor captive way on high
and there she waits
the noble lone crusader is to rescue her

trees surround him
overhanging
faces on the leaves
the sense of something watching
fills his heart with fearful heed

creature
stop! stop!
gimme your gold!
you’ll never pass as long as i stand!
pay up!

narrative
the creature is old
defenceless and weak
an accident of nature
he pulls out his blade
puts an end to the beast
and continues on his journey

just like a scene from a dream in the dark
riding blind under foliage and bark
the prison forest
wander astray
and then the misty cavern…

spectre
dismount
light a torch and crawl through the dirt
leave a trail of prints in the mud
seek your refuge from the night
seek a long lost treasure!

narrative
captain godson trapped in glass
he gives directions
lost in time, a guide

captain godson
on unto the citadel
the tower is in sight

narrative
light ahead it takes him west
and soon enough he’s free
the world beyond a place of wonder
bright with blues and greens

face to face with something new
a vision to pursue
and caught within his thoughts he’s frozen
father’s words are true

ghost of the knight’s father
so you know the reasons
know your purpose
to fight for freedom, vengeance, majesty
you know the quest and know your fortune
the tower beyond in which you seek
is host to one whose mind is madness
chaos reigns in the heart of the kingdom
the demigod he rules our blessed land!

ii. descent

narrative
darkness falls across the land
an end to day
lights are low but birds aglow
they’re burning in the rain
clouds of black descending now
drowning all beneath
the dawn of something evil
rises over land

the knight
what could it be?!

narrative
dark horizon
kingdom border
destination reached
under darkness
shrouded hero
silent he’s unseen

dancing shapes
a burning fire
ritualistic preachers
faith in ancient prophecies
pain and lies

preacher
all arise!
cast the spell!
feed the flames!
summon forth!
bring to life!
death to all!

narrative
seven shapes in single file
march around the fire
cackles
witches
screams of mirth
a call to arms

a figure rises slowly from the bottom of the flames
a creature filled with heat and hate
has arisen from the grave

preacher
those eyes they see everything...

narrative
the preacher falls
his wounds are great
the knight defends his country
slash the weak
and sever the cruel
an end to conjured demons

and on we go
the tower alight
and up the stairs he’s climbing
to rescue her
the lady fair
beyond the clutch of madness

the knight
i am your saviour
you must come with me
you must believe me

narrative
out of the tower
and into the streets
calm in the sunshine
and over the hills
the silence is golden
the chaos gone
the key to madness lost in time
or lost in her gaze

the lady
here, face to face with you
i give you all i have
you set me free

the knight
destiny
my search is over
the journey long
but here my fortune
sits beside me
crown in place
please take me by the hand today
to wander far as members of the spring!

narrative
but what of the demigod?

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from The Horror Show (2013), released September 16, 2013
Ian Gordon - vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, drums

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