The Prophecy
Howard Shore (LoTR OST) Lyrics

Howard Shore's The Prophecy is a haunting melody that transports the listener to a world of mystery and intrigue. The song begins with the words "Yénillor morne," which means "Out of the Black Years" in Elvish, one of the languages created by J.R.R. Tolkien in his books, The Lord of the Rings trilogy. As the song progresses, we hear "tulinte I quettar," which translates to "come the worlds," and "tercano nuruva," which means "the Herald of Death." The lyrics paint a bleak picture, as if the end of the world is near, and there is nothing anyone can do to prevent it.

However, amidst the darkness and despair, there is a ray of hope - "Listen -- it speaks to those who were not born to die," the final lyrics of the song. In this one line, the seer tells us that there are those who have the ability to transcend death, to live on beyond the mortal plane. It is a message of resilience, a reminder that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, there is always some form of light that can guide us out of the darkness.