In September of 2004 Lefay resigned with Black Mark and regained the rights to use their full name.
Shadow Empire
Lefay Lyrics
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SHADOWS FALL IN THE EAST
THE ALTAR SHINING IN ITS MIGHT
SHINING THROUGH THE DARKEST NIGHT
TOLD AGAIN NOW IS THE TALE
ABOUT THE DRAGON AND THE BEAST
AND THE MULTITUDE OF SOULS
AND HOW THEY REACHED THE TEMPLE WALL
THE EMPEROR
THE DEMON KINGS
REIGNED IN SIN
SHADOW EMPIRE
BEFORE THE ALTAR OF THE KING
THE SACRED RITE HAS JUST BEGUN
LOOKIN' AT MY BODY FROM MY SOUL
I AM FREE FOREVER MORE
THERE IT GOES MY EMPTY SHELL
WHILE I'M WALKING OUT OF HELL
I HOPE MY ECHOE SPEAKS MY CALL
WHEN I REACH THE TEMPLE WALL
THEY DETHRONED
THE EMPEROR
THE DEMON KINGS
REIGNED IN SIN
SHADOW EMPIRE
The song "Shadow Empire" by Lefay is a telling of a dark and historical tale. The opening lyrics, "Oriental Mistory, shadows fall in the east" evoke a sense of intrigue and mystery, setting the stage for a haunting story to come. The altar referred to is shining in its might, signifying its importance and power. The tale that follows is one of destruction, as the Dragon and the Beast lead a multitude of souls to dethrone the Emperor and the demon kings who have reign in sin. The Shadow Empire has begun, with the sacred rite taking place before the altar of the king.
The final verses of the song describe the singer, looking at their body from their soul, free forevermore. Their empty shell is left behind as they walk out of hell, hopeful that their echo will speak their call when they reach the temple wall. This poetic language captures a sense of liberation and newfound freedom from the darkness and oppression of the Shadow Empire. Overall, "Shadow Empire" tells a gripping story of power, darkness, and liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
ORIENTAL MISTORY
The story is set in the East and has an Oriental vibe.
SHADOWS FALL IN THE EAST
The story takes place in the East, where shadows are falling.
THE ALTAR SHINING IN ITS MIGHT
The altar is shining brightly.
SHINING THROUGH THE DARKEST NIGHT
Even in the darkest night, the altar is still shining brightly.
TOLD AGAIN NOW IS THE TALE
The story is being told again.
ABOUT THE DRAGON AND THE BEAST
The story is about a dragon and a beast.
AND THE MULTITUDE OF SOULS
There are many souls involved in this story.
AND HOW THEY REACHED THE TEMPLE WALL
The story tells how they reached the temple wall.
THEY DETHRONED
They overthrew.
THE EMPEROR
The emperor was overthrown.
THE DEMON KINGS
The demon kings also lost their power.
REIGNED IN SIN
They ruled with sin and were replaced.
SHADOW EMPIRE
This is the name of the new empire that replaces the old one.
BEFORE THE ALTAR OF THE KING
All this happened in front of the altar of the king.
THE SACRED RITE HAS JUST BEGUN
A new sacred rite is just beginning.
LOOKIN' AT MY BODY FROM MY SOUL
The artist is looking at their own body from their soul's perspective.
I AM FREE FOREVER MORE
The artist has been freed forever.
THERE IT GOES MY EMPTY SHELL
The singer's physical body is like an empty shell that they are leaving behind.
WHILE I'M WALKING OUT OF HELL
The singer is leaving behind a place that was like hell for them.
I HOPE MY ECHOE SPEAKS MY CALL
The artist hopes that their voice will echo as they call out.
WHEN I REACH THE TEMPLE WALL
The artist is heading towards the temple wall.
THEY DETHRONED
They overthrew.
THE EMPEROR
The emperor was overthrown.
THE DEMON KINGS
The demon kings also lost their power.
REIGNED IN SIN
They ruled with sin and were replaced.
SHADOW EMPIRE
This is the name of the new empire that replaces the old one.
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.