[Intro – soft harp melody, crackling fire] The torches flicker on the stone A queen sits silent on her throne [Verse 1 – gentle plucking, low resonance] Red hair like embers in the night After the fire and the fight Her armor heavy on her skin A weary soul dwells deep within [Verse 2 – rhythmic harp, soft breathy vocals] The castle walls are cold and grey The shadows dance and drift away She closes eyes so bright and blue To dream of fields and morning dew [Chorus – soaring melody, layered harmonies] Sleep now daughter of the blade In the silence you have made Let the iron heart find peace Let the heavy burdens cease [Verse 3 – delicate harp arpeggios] No more thunder of the shield No more blood upon the field Only starlight through the hall Only shadows on the wall [Chorus – soft and shimmering] Sleep now daughter of the blade In the silence you have made Let the iron heart find peace Let the heavy burdens cease [Bridge – slow and melancholic] The crown is heavy on the brow But you are only dreaming now Rest your head and drift away Until the breaking of the day [Solo – ethereal harp solo] (Instrumental Solo) [Final Chorus – gentle and fading] Sleep now daughter of the blade In the silence you have made Let the iron heart find peace Let the heavy burdens cease [Outro – single harp note, fading fire] The queen is resting in the deep Lost within a golden sleep