[Intro – haunting organ, distant thunder] Shadows dance in the candlelight Roses bleed in the dead of night [Verse 1 – heavy distorted chords, driving pace] A crown of thorns upon her head Ruling over the living and the dead Red eyes burning with ancient fire The mistress of every dark desire [Pre-Chorus – rising tension, orchestral swells] The cathedral bells begin to toll Surrender now your weary soul [Chorus – explosive energy, choir backing] Valaria rises from the deep While the world is lost in sleep Crimson tears fall from her eyes Beneath the cold and hollow skies She claims the throne of velvet black There is no turning back [Verse 2 – chugging riffs, atmospheric pads] Lace and leather, silk and bone She sits upon her marble throne The scent of iron fills the air Caught within her midnight snare [Pre-Chorus 2 – building intensity] The candles flicker, the shadows grow To the queen of night we bow down low [Chorus 2 – soaring vocals, double kick drums] Valaria rises from the deep While the world is lost in sleep Crimson tears fall from her eyes Beneath the cold and hollow skies She claims the throne of velvet black There is no turning back [Bridge – slow breakdown, eerie whispers] Eternal life within her kiss A descent into the dark abyss No mercy found in her embrace Only the beauty of her face [Solo – shredding lead, epic orchestration] (Instrumental Solo) [Final Chorus – maximum power, layered harmonies] Valaria rises from the deep While the world is lost in sleep Crimson tears fall from her eyes Beneath the cold and hollow skies She claims the throne of velvet black There is no turning back [Outro – fading organ, soft rain] The roses fade to grey and gold The story of the night is told