[Intro – howling wind, tolling cathedral bell] The moon is bleeding in the sky Ancient shadows never die [Verse 1 – chugging guitar riffs, dark atmosphere] Through the ruins of the forgotten hall I hear the whispers of the night-time call With blood upon my skin and fire in my hand I claim the throne of this forsaken land My fangs are bared beneath the silver light The queen of shadows rising in the night [Pre-Chorus – rising tension, orchestral strings] The runes are glowing on my velvet gown I wear the darkness like a jagged crown The heat is rising from the stone below I let the ancient power start to flow [Chorus – operatic vocals, double-kick drums] Crimson fire burning in the dark Leaving on the world a permanent mark Immortal hunger in a heart of stone I rule this empire all alone Sorcery and blood within my veins Breaking all the mortal chains [Verse 2 – heavy bass, haunting choir] The arches crumble as the flames ascend A reign of terror that will never end My eyes are glowing with a ruby glare The scent of sulfur fills the midnight air No prayer can save you from the spell I weave In shadows only can the lost believe [Pre-Chorus – intense build-up] The runes are glowing on my velvet gown I wear the darkness like a jagged crown The heat is rising from the stone below I let the ancient power start to flow [Chorus – maximum energy, symphonic blast] Crimson fire burning in the dark Leaving on the world a permanent mark Immortal hunger in a heart of stone I rule this empire all alone Sorcery and blood within my veins Breaking all the mortal chains [Bridge – slow, heavy breakdown, eerie organ] From the ashes of the past I rise With the fire of the damned in my eyes Eternal life is the price I pay To turn the night into my day [Solo – shredding guitar and organ duel] (Instrumental Solo) [Chorus – final climax, epic orchestration] Crimson fire burning in the dark Leaving on the world a permanent mark Immortal hunger in a heart of stone I rule this empire all alone Sorcery and blood within my veins Breaking all the mortal chains [Outro – fading embers, distant scream] The ritual is finally complete The world is lying at my feet