Salt of the Earth
Cormorant Lyrics

The teeth of lions sown by the wind
The sharp and destructive forces of nature that were once uncontrollable, are now finding use in me and my endeavors.

Spurned by the salt of the Earth's fallow and barren skin
The Earth itself is rejecting these forces and unable to produce from its battle-worn surface, but I am able to nurture them into something useful.

Find fertile ground in me
I am the one who can make use of these forces, and channel them in ways that bring about change.

Rains of red poppies Burst from the blue
There is beauty in destruction and pain, and new life can grow from these dark times.

Fireflies and harpies Beat their wings anew
Even the smallest and most unlikely creatures can bring forth change.

The wine from man's fountains Imparts courage to implore
The energy of humanity, its emotions and desires, fuel my courage to make appeals for change.

"Gods, step down from your mountains Fish, rise up from the shore"
I summon the divine forces of the universe to aid me in bringing forth change for the greater good.

For kings are few and we are legion
Those who have power are outnumbered and we hold the power of the people.

Flood the borders between all regions
Break down the walls that divide us and come together as one united force.

No blood spills blue torn from its vein
There will be no more violence or fights between brothers, and no more innocent blood will be shed.

All dissolves into the grain
In the end, we all return to the Earth and become one with it.

Incite the erosion of sleeping giants
Wake up the dormant forces of nature and use them for positive change.

So their slumber may forever last
Use these forces in ways that will benefit us for generations to come, and not just in a fleeting moment.

Their lies a fading remembrance of science past
The old ways need to be swept away in order to make way for new ideas and advancements.

Rise, rise, rise, kill Seeds of revolution
Rise up and make a difference, even if it means overthrowing the old ways.

Sprout forests of stone
Let the changes we make be lasting and strong, and make new traditions and systems to replace the old ones.

The bricks of toppled castles Build me my palace Mortared with sweat from your brow
Use the remains of the old systems as a foundation for something new, and make it with the hard work and devotion of those who believe in the change.

The crops reaped by my vassals Feed only my malice
Once in power, it's easy to forget the needs and struggles of the common people.

My hearth burns with golden boughs
I am determined and motivated to make my vision a reality, and will do whatever it takes to get there.

Sea, land and air all fall to my glory May the earth bear my legacy
My influence and impact will be felt across the entire world, and I hope to leave a lasting and positive legacy.

But time knows no human deeds
No matter how much we strive for change, time will continue to move on unaffected by our efforts.

As nature knows no caste
Nature sees no differences or hierarchies between living beings, and judges everything equally.

The winds sow forests of weeds On graves of tyrants past
The things we do in life, good or bad, will eventually leave a mark on the world long after we're gone.