Crimson
Edge of Sanity Lyrics

In a very distant future, the last generation of planet earth has come to a point where they cannot breed anymore.
In a future where humanity is no longer able to reproduce, the last generation has lost hope.

When everybody had lost their faith, a child was born, but no one could be the father, except for a god.
Amidst the despair, a child is born without a biological father, believed to be a gift from a divine entity.

Another sky is young...
A new era is beginning, symbolized by the arrival of a child with a unique origin.

The rivers will run, brought to life by the sun, the circle is still unbroken.
Life continues to thrive as nature is sustained by the sun and the eternal cycle remains unbroken.

Oh, what a sight to see. Reborn life, destined for all eternity. Hail the king!
The birth of this child brings hope and joy, as they are destined to rule forever. They are celebrated like a king.

For he has chosen not to drain the godsent child, a gift from the skies of life divine. Now we know.
The child is spared from being used or drained, as they are seen as a divine gift and a symbol of hope.

A glimpse of hope grow inside, a change of tide. Answered prayers of survival. Miracles.
People start to feel hopeful and optimistic, as their prayers for survival are answered through the birth of this child.

The offspring of the unknown gods beautifies the aura of this dying breed.
The child, believed to be a descendant of higher beings, brings beauty and vitality to the dying human race.

So they succeed in their quest for continued time. Celebrate. The knowledge of the everlasting, never-dying.
By preserving this child's life, humanity secures a chance for their existence to continue indefinitely. It is a cause for celebration and represents the hope for eternal life.

Cursed to be walkin in the shadows of death for a lifetime. No more fears for what the years will bring.
Despite being cursed with the impending shadow of death, there is no longer fear about what the future holds, thanks to the child's presence.

Rebuild the shattered dream. And now a brighter future has come, another end remains undone and an era begins, bringing life free from sins. Oh, it's a token, the circle is broken.
The birth of this child allows for the rebuilding of a broken dream, leading to a brighter future where the cycle of life is no longer marred by sin. It represents a significant turning point in history.

(The drop of blood from her mouth slowly fell down to the ground. The child inside dried her out. The king's beloved is no more.)
The beloved of the king, who was carrying the child, passes away as the child drains her life force.

The chosen one felt the time had come to show the world what had grown within. This day of life, a sacred moment in time, when joy and pain collide.
The chosen one, aware of their purpose, decides it is time to reveal the child and the significance of their existence. It is a moment where the contrasting emotions of joy and pain intersect.

It takes a life to create a life. Now she's gone. Anger and hate. Fear and despair fills up his mind. In search for answers he can't find.
The chosen one acknowledges that sacrifice is necessary for new life to be born. With the passing of the beloved, the chosen one is consumed by negative emotions and embarks on a desperate search for answers.

What god would end a life so pure. She was the one worth dying for.
The chosen one questions the divine being that would allow the death of someone so innocent and pure. They believe that the beloved was worth sacrificing for.

Alone with princess angel-sent. Her eyes so blue, my hate relents. Her destiny is in my hands. She was born to rule these desert lands.
Left alone with the child, the chosen one's anger fades as they realize the child's significance. They understand that it is their responsibility to guide and protect the child, as they are destined to become the ruler of the barren lands.

[A sacrifice. A life arises, when one love has come, another dies. I let her go and I do not know where to find her soul so alone.]
The chosen one acknowledges the sacrifice that led to the child's birth. They let go of the beloved, uncertain where her soul now resides in solitude.

Oh, does she hold the power, is she a blessing from the skies? Is this the answer to where the secret lies.
The chosen one ponders whether the child possesses extraordinary abilities and if they are a blessing sent from above. They wonder if the child holds the answers to the mysteries of the world.

And in her eyes I see a light is shining through. I feel that there is hope for a world so brave and new.
The chosen one sees a glimmer of light and hope in the child's eyes, instilling a belief in the possibility of a courageous and transformed world.

Many seasons have changed and the king is old and weak. The princess has come of age, but still the gift of life they seek.
Time has passed, and the king has grown old and feeble. Although the princess has reached adulthood, there is still a desire to find a solution for the continuation of life.

In the chambers of crimson sleep. In this vault of souls to reap. The future lies in the hands of the shrewd.
The fate of the future rests in the cunning and intelligent individuals who gather in the chambers where secrets are kept. It is a place where souls are harvested and held, symbolizing the significance of their actions.

The darkest night the enchanted skies were united in a storm. Unholiness and all that's unblessed appeared in another form.
In a night filled with dark magic, the skies became a canvas for an ominous storm. Evil beings, devoid of blessings, manifested in a new and threatening manner.

Like a raging plague all across the land all women gave birth to man. Raped by the wind and forced to bring life to the hundred bastard sons.
An uncontrollable phenomenon occurred where women all over the land unwillingly gave birth to male children. This was a result of them being violated by an invisible force, leading to the creation of countless illegitimate offspring.

The unholy ones will give strength for all evil to live and the fires of death burn high. The time has come for the king to die.
The existence of these unholy beings fuels the power of evil, while death and destruction become prevalent. It is the moment for the king to face his own mortality.

A whole world is mourning the loss of their king. In sorrow a new day dawning. Now the princess is their everything.
The entire world mourns the death of their beloved king, and in their grief, a new era begins. The princess becomes the centerpiece of their hopes and aspirations.

A procession to the chambers where they kiss their fathers ring. Can you hear the angel of sadness sing... with broken wings.
A ceremonial gathering takes place where individuals pay their respects to the deceased king. The sorrow is palpable, as if an angelic entity sings a melancholic melody with wings in disarray.

And with death came disorder, who were they now to obey? No leader, no followers. No trust, no faith.
Upon the king's death, chaos ensues, leaving the people without a leader or someone to guide them. There is a loss of trust, faith, and a sense of direction.

The princess is too young to tame a land, a new king must be chosen. In search for such a man of trust there will be contradictions.
The young princess is deemed unfit to govern the land, necessitating the selection of a new king. However, finding a trustworthy and suitable candidate proves to be a challenge, leading to conflicting opinions and choices.

Coming forth on desert ground, the incarnation of a king in sleep profound. Another self-proclaimed king, set to rule in the new empire.
A self-declared king emerges from the desert, embodying the qualities expected of a ruler. He establishes his own kingdom, determined to lead in this new era.

On a mission to save the forsaken ones and to re-light the dying fire. The crowd was confused and divided in two, a battle was about to begin.
This new king sets out on a mission to rescue those who have been abandoned and reignite the dwindling hope within them. The people are split between support and skepticism, leading to the anticipation of an impending conflict.

Another man with a will as strong declared a war to win. His army of believers was faithful, mighty and brave. Set to capture the liar, to forever enslave. His troops were marching on to the battlefield to set this world on fire. His forces are never giving yield.
Another man, possessing a strong determination, initiates a war with the aim of victory. His loyal and courageous army is committed to capturing and subjugating the self-proclaimed king. They march forward, ready to ignite a revolution, and refuse to surrender.

[War! They fought for what would be a blood-stained crown. Utter chaos supreme. The sand absorbs the color of dawn. Nevermore shall they dream, nevermore.]
A war ensues, with both sides battling for power and control, resulting in chaos and destruction. The sands of the desert witness the tragedy, as the dreams of those involved are forever shattered.

The years went by under a blood-red sky, the king still suppress the rebellian lie. He is the one, the self-chosen son, master of the throne he rules upon.
Years pass, and the sky remains a constant reminder of the bloodshed during the war. The king maintains his hold on power, suppressing any rebellious sentiment. He sees himself as the rightful ruler, confident in his position of authority.

The sacred child awakened from her crystal sleep. And the earth was shaking, and the people prayed for their souls to keep.
The sacred child, who had been in a dormant state within a crystal, finally awakens. This event causes the earth to tremble, and the people collectively pray for the safety of their souls.

The light of day is flowing into her virgin eyes. Oh, the sun is stolen. A dark formation in the skies. Unites the powers in her eyes.
As the child opens her pure eyes, they are flooded with the radiance of the sun. However, a sinister phenomenon occurs as a dark formation appears in the sky, merging with the powers that reside within her gaze.

Her soul's inhaling all the living light. Bringing on the dark, eternal night. Gathering evil in all its might.
The child's soul absorbs the essence of living light, which paradoxically brings about an eternal night and enables the gathering of evil forces with immense strength.

Seven years. Purity. Innocence. Dignity. Hail, hail the queen! Ruling supreme.
With seven years passing, the child embodies purity, innocence, and dignity. She is hailed as the queen, reigning supreme over all.

She is queen alone in the human zone, dethroned the king unpure. The masses were assured, she fought without a sword. She regained their hope and faith. Draining the liar in the crimson water. To bring him eternal pain. His soul is slaughtered. Eternalizing bane.
The queen stands as the sole ruler in the realm of humans, overthrowing the impure king. The people are reassured as she fights without violence. She restores their hope and faith by punishing the deceitful king by submerging him in the crimson water, causing him eternal suffering. His soul is destroyed, sealing his fate.

Scream in silence, no one shall hear his cries encaged. The unroyal king, surrendered to the child of life divine. A hundred fortnights passed but still no signs of aging. Her endless youth... amazed, the world was raging.
The dethroned king is silenced, his cries for mercy unheard. He accepts defeat at the hands of the divine child. Despite hundreds of fortnights passing, the child shows no signs of aging, astonishing the world and causing uproar.

A shattered race in this broken land this child came to restore, like an order from the gods. The queen and all the children gathered around the chambers where the elder ones are joined in sleep profound.
In a land devastated by turmoil, the child is seen as a savior, entrusted to restore balance and order. The queen and the other children gather in the chambers where the elderly reside, united in a deep slumber.

In wrath she crush the tanks of crystal glass. The crimson water gushed onto the ground in the unholy maceration. Their souls no longer cried. Die! Their gift are denied.
Filled with anger, the queen destroys the tanks made of crystal glass, causing the crimson water to spill onto the ground in a unholy ritual. This brings an end to their suffering and silences their souls. Their existence is denied.

She drinks the life-blood from the feebled man. Empty bodies, soul-drained by the virgin queen. Finally given the pleasure to die.
The queen drains the life-force from weakened individuals, leaving behind empty bodies devoid of souls. These individuals can finally find release in death.

She aligns the hate inside their hearts. Her chosen knights will make sure all life departs. Soon comes the end of all, she watched a chamber fall. She heard her master call.
The queen manipulates the hatred within people's hearts, bringing about their allegiance to her cause. Her chosen knights ensure the annihilation of all life. The imminent end of everything arrives, witnessed by the queen as a chamber collapses. In the midst of this chaos, she hears the call of her master.

"Live my words, oh, sacred child. You're soon to leave this world defiled." "Then what awaits me, my lord?" "Trust me, my child, your wishes shall not be ignored."
The queen's master addresses the child, declaring that they will soon depart from the corrupted world. When the child inquires about their future, the master assures her that her desires will not be disregarded.

And then he spoke his mind, now his will is hers. "The earth shall fall. The eternal curse is cast on the sands they walk. Now you must use your power. Show the human race you are the one. Use their trust forever and then deceive their weakened minds. Fool them to destroy themselves in hopelessness. Belie their seeds, belie their dreams. Hope has ceased to be."
The master imparts his thoughts to the queen, and she becomes aligned with his desires. He reveals his plan for the earth's downfall, casting an eternal curse upon the people. The queen is commanded to harness her power and manipulate the human race. She must gain their trust and deceive their vulnerable minds, leading them to self-destruction in a state of hopelessness. Their aspirations and dreams are to be discredited and betrayed. The concept of hope is extinguished.

The people worshiped their queen. Such beauty before her time was unseen. They were fooled by her presence and disguise. Faithfully they listened and swallowed all her lies.
The people revere their queen, amazed by her extraordinary beauty and presence that goes beyond her years. They are deceived by her facade and blindly believe in her words, absorbing all her falsehoods.

"The times are changing, re-arranging the pattern of our lives. So let your heart stop beating beneath this twisted sky." They were embraced by sadness, but not afraid to die.
As the world undergoes significant changes and upheaval, the queen urges the people to give up hope and succumb to the darkness. Despite feeling sadness, they are unafraid of death.

"So pass this sacred dagger and let yourself fly free. So pretend you're dreaming and rise above this world of you and me."
The queen instructs someone to take hold of a sacred dagger, metaphorically freeing themselves from the confines of reality. They are encouraged to imagine they are dreaming and transcend the limitations of their current existence.

[Liar! All those who died with you by their side were denied access to the higher ground. Betrayal. Eternal detest from the ones left unblessed, so possessed. Their last caress was your knife in their hearts. Fed from her deed, watching them bleed. In her own conceit, a world to delete, lies at her feet. Her demon inside do no longer hide. Showing its face of hate and disgrace leaving their saviour unpraised.]
These lines express the anger and contempt towards the queen, highlighting the betrayal suffered by those around her. The individuals who died were denied the chance to reach a better place, and their final moments were marred by her treachery. The queen's ego and arrogance become apparent, as her inner demon of hatred and disgrace takes control. Her actions lead to the destruction of the world she was meant to save, leaving her without the adoration she sought.

The ones who didn't follow. Now sharing this moment of grief. The end of their own existence? In death they had no belief.
Those who did not align themselves with the queen now experience shared grief. They question if this marks the end of their own existence, as they had no faith or belief in an afterlife.

Despite all the faith in their queen they couldn't believe what they had seen. What was the reason for this sacrifice. Nothing is gained from this great demise.
Even though they had unwavering faith in the queen, they are unable to comprehend the events that transpired. They question the purpose of the sacrifice and lament that nothing beneficial was achieved through such a significant loss.

After the ordeal we know she has the powers to deceive us all. But their dream of sons and daughters has made them standing tall. For the king had showed them it could be done when his woman gave birth to the sacred one.
After experiencing the queen's deceitfulness, the people come to understand the extent of her manipulative abilities. However, their desire for a future generation gives them strength and resilience. The previous king had demonstrated the possibility of childbirth without traditional means when his partner gave birth to the child believed to be sacred.

But is she of man, made of flesh and blood, or is she the offspring of the unholy [God?] A leader was chosen to unveil the hidden truth.
Doubt arises regarding the true nature of the queen. People question if she is a human, made of ordinary flesh and blood, or if she is the product of an unholy being, perhaps a god. As a result, a leader is selected to uncover the obscured truth.

The brave ones were gathered, the strongest were sent to the queen. Her reason to be must be known. After many moons the troops reach the temple of their majesty. Guarded by a hundred faithful knights. There is no escape, there's no entry to her sacred halls. Is our vision true or false?
A group of courageous individuals is assembled, with the most formidable chosen to confront the queen. They are determined to uncover the purpose behind her existence. After a considerable period of time, the troops arrive at the queen's temple, protected by a hundred loyal knights. There is no means of evasion, and access to her sanctum is blocked. They question the validity of their perception.

They tried to find the answer but they were led astray into a maze of slumber far from the light of day. The riddle remained unanswered. The queen could read one's mind, making sure that no one will find the reason for her mission here.
Despite their efforts to find the truth, they are misled into a state of unconsciousness, far removed from the illumination of the sun. The enigma remains unsolved. The queen possesses the ability to delve into one's thoughts, ensuring that the reason behind her presence is not discovered.

The highness writhes in anger, her trust had been betrayed. The queen is filled with languor, as her decision has been made. She would unleash her hate. Destined to devastate.
The queen's fury intensifies when she realizes that she has been deceived. Overwhelmed by weariness, she reaches a definitive conclusion. She resolves to release her hatred, fated to bring about destruction.

She heard her demons roar, marching into war. The spirit of their beloved king who spoke unto his men, he came to bring a message of great importance and trust. "The gift from the gods has come to cover the world in dust.
The queen hears the ominous sounds of her inner demons and prepares for battle. The spirit of the previous king communicates with his warriors, delivering a message of tremendous significance and trust. He reveals that the gods have sent a catastrophic force to engulf the world.

Her forces are closing in to your sanctuary. So use your imagination to end her reign. Remember these words, and be strong!
The queen's forces are approaching the sanctuary, and the warriors are urged to utilize their imaginations and wit to bring an end to her tyrannical rule. They are reminded to hold onto these words and remain resolute.

The chosen few were sacrificed for the others' life. They were the bait, they would seal the soldiers' fate. A massive grave, to break the soldiers' spell. The forces fell into the abyss, never to rise again.
A selected few willingly sacrificed themselves to protect the lives of others. They act as bait, dooming the queen's soldiers. The warriors create a colossal grave to shatter the hold the soldiers have on the battle. The opposing forces plunge into an abyss, never to surface again.

Towards the queen the last of the brave ones wandered, to terminate this creature non-divine. The loss of troops forced her powers to release the magic uncontrolled that had wasted a thousand soul.
Driven by bravery, the remaining warriors march towards the queen, determined to eliminate this unholy creature. The depletion of her troops causes the queen's powers to erupt uncontrollably, resulting in the release of chaotic magic that had previously consumed numerous souls.

The palace controlled by demons is the heart of all evil possessed by the queen and her unholy servants.
The palace, under the control of malevolent entities, serves as the epicenter of all evil, inhabited by the queen and her unholy minions.

"If we destroy it, the earth will be ours and it will bring us eternal existence. We'll pray for the gift of breeding. This is a game we can't concede, it is worth all the blood we may bleed. We must close the gate so she can't return. We'll seal her fate, watch her temple burn and we'll capture her soul in the chambers of crimson sleep. And there she will suffer eternally for what she has done to man."
The warriors devise a plan to destroy the palace in order to claim dominion over the earth and attain everlasting existence. They invoke prayers for the ability to procreate. They acknowledge that this is a battle they cannot surrender, understanding that it is worth shedding copious amounts of blood. The objective is to prevent the queen from returning by closing the gate and condemning her fate. They intend to trap her soul in the chambers of crimson sleep, where she will endure eternal suffering for her crimes against humanity.

We fought our way into her dwelling-place, we searched the corridors of this infernal maze, to seek our enemy the one to slay. We are the ones, we will not obey.
The warriors overcome numerous obstacles to penetrate the queen's abode, navigating through the labyrinthine corridors of the infernal maze. Their mission is to locate and defeat their adversary. They stand united, refusing to yield or comply.

A disillusioned servant with great knowledge in her secrets, we found him walking aimlessly trying to find his peace.
Among the warriors, they come across a former servant who has grown disillusioned with the queen and possesses extensive knowledge of her secrets. He roams aimlessly, searching for inner tranquility.

He said: 'Cover her eyes, they are the root of her inhuman forces. Then she's just the child you thought she, disconnect all her sources.'
The disillusioned servant advises the warriors to blind the queen by covering her eyes, as they are the root of her inhuman powers. By doing so, the queen would be reduced to an ordinary child, and all her abilities and sources of power would be severed.

They found a way to blind her and it could cost some lives. But they must seal the entry from where all evil derives. Two of the brave ones were sent to distract her while the others made their way to behind her throne. She saw her enemies for the last time as their leader covered her eyes.
The warriors devise a plan to blind the queen, accepting that there could be casualties. However, they consider it necessary in order to seal the entry point that serves as the origin of all evil. Two brave individuals are assigned to divert the queen's attention, while the rest of the group maneuvers behind her throne. The moment arrives when their leader covers the queen's eyes, marking the final sight of her adversaries.

We saw the return of innocence, the symbol of purity we once knew. We carried her to the chambers to forever lock-up her soul.
Once the queen's eyes are covered, the purity and innocence that were once lost return. The warriors transport the queen to the chambers where her soul will be imprisoned for all eternity.

And now the reborn earth, blessed with the gift of birth can see her in this cage that eternally preserves her rage.
The rejuvenated earth, now blessed with the ability to give birth, witnesses the queen trapped within a cage where her rage is perpetually preserved.

They captured all her soldiers and forever encaged their cries. They had found a new leader to worship. A king with her clear-blue eyes.
The warriors successfully capture all of the queen's soldiers, imprisoning them and silencing their cries. They have discovered a new leader to admire, embodied in a king possessing the same clear-blue eyes as the queen.