[Intro – haunting organ melody, cold wind] Stone walls breathe the ancient dust Iron gates turn with age and rust [Verse 1 – low cello, heavy rhythmic pulse] Red roses climb the crumbling stone I stand within this dark throne alone Black lace draped like a silent prayer Shadows dancing in the candle flare [Verse 2 – building intensity, distorted guitar] The moon is hidden behind the spire Burning with a cold and silent fire Blood-red silk against the midnight air Finding secrets that we used to share [Chorus – soaring vocals, orchestral swell] Welcome to my velvet cathedral tonight Where the darkness swallows up the light Thorns and beauty intertwined in red Echoes of the words we never said [Verse 3 – driving drums, high violin] Step through the gate of wrought iron vine Drink the vintage of this bitter wine The statues watch with eyes of cold grey While the living world just fades away [Chorus – maximum energy, layered harmonies] Welcome to my velvet cathedral tonight Where the darkness swallows up the light Thorns and beauty intertwined in red Echoes of the words we never said [Bridge – atmospheric breakdown, ethereal choir] Candlelight flickers on the altar floor Lock the world behind the heavy door In this silence I have found my grace Hidden in this cold and sacred place [Solo – dramatic electric guitar solo] (Instrumental Solo) [Chorus – final climax, full symphonic power] Welcome to my velvet cathedral tonight Where the darkness swallows up the light Thorns and beauty intertwined in red Echoes of the words we never said [Outro – fading organ, single bell toll] The roses wither as the dawn draws near Only shadows remain standing here