Catalyst's Tongue
Crimson Massacre Lyrics

A city shackled in the armor of sleep
The city is deeply asleep, so much so that it appears to be trapped in a state of slumber.

Begotten through stone and steel
The city seems to have arisen from a foundation of solid, unyielding materials such as steel and stone.

Spires stretch
Tall towers or structures protrude from the ground and reach into the sky.

Throne
A seat of power or authority, possibly belonging to a ruler, is present.

Eyes set
Someone or something appears to be watching, keeping a close eye on their surroundings.

Ever vigilant
Alert and watchful, always on the lookout for potential threats or danger.

Wardens and guardians of forgotten
Protectors of something long forgotten, tasked with preserving or guarding it.

Aeons
A very long time - often used to refer to an unfathomable length of time.

Beckoned by what once was, the
Drawn towards something that was once present, something that has since vanished or been lost.

Betrayer,
One who has turned against a cause, a person or a movement that they were once loyal to.

Haunted by what was steps forth
Something, or someone, that is haunted by the past and steps forward into the present.

Seized and entranced by thoughts
Captivated, captured or completely engrossed by thoughts that consume or overwhelm.

Like thorns
Like sharp, pointed objects that may pierce the skin and cause pain.

Whispers like embers fanned by noxious
Soft, low whispers that spread like wildfire, with a hint of something harmful, irritating or poisonous.

Winds
The flow of air, often used to describe harsh, changeable or unpredictable conditions.

To rebuild and make what once was
To reconstruct or rebuild something that existed in the past, to return it to its former glory.

Resurrect the nefarious cabal,
To bring back to life a group that has previously been seen as nefarious or evil.

Infect the children of clay and fire,
To corrupt or influence those who are born of the earth and fire, the very essence of life.

To leave their kingdom in flames
To cause destruction and devastation, leaving those in charge in a state of chaos and ruin.

Surpass the weak,
To overcome or triumph over those that are considered to be inferior or lacking in strength.

Hellions suffering from illusions of
Those who are misbehaving, causing trouble, and who suffer from false beliefs or delusions of grandeur.

Grandeur
The quality of being impressive, magnificent, or grand.

Reclaim what should have been.
To obtain or regain something that was rightfully theirs, something that should have belonged to them.

Submit, and march, with trumpets
Acknowledging your defeat or surrender and proceeding forward, accompanied by loud, explosive noises.

Blaring, silence the bleating of the
Creating a loud or intensive sound, so as to render the cries of feeble and weak entities inaudible.

Lamb,
A meek, gentle and submissive creature, often used as an analogy for those who are vulnerable or easily overpowered.

Submit, and raise your banner in
To surrender and display your symbol or mark of identity in a way that is seen as triumphant or victorious.

Triumphant salute
An expression of respect or congratulations conveyed to someone who has emerged victorious or successful.

Submit, and your dreams will become
To acknowledge defeat and surrender in exchange for achieving one's aspirations or ambitions.

Clear, with a fanatical like
To have a strong, intense, and somewhat obsessive focus and ambition towards achieving one's goals.

Intensity
The degree or amount of force or power behind a particular action or emotion.

Submit, and stretch wings across
By humbly admitting defeat and surrendering, the individual may begin to flourish or prosper, like birds taking flight.

A horror-filled sky
A dark, terrible or ominous atmosphere fills the air or environment, causing feelings of fear or dread.