Time Stood Still
guardians Lyrics

Light fails at dawn
As the morning light slowly fades away, darkness starts to creep in, announcing the beginning of a reign of terror.

The moon is gone
The absence of the moon leaves the world without a guiding light, adding to the sense of disorientation and chaos.

And deadly the night reigns
The night takes on a malevolent character, becoming a dangerous time when anything can happen.

Finally I've found myself
After a long and difficult journey, the artist has arrived at a place that is starkly different from the world he knew before.

In these lands
The ominous and foreboding surroundings, where darkness reigns, are now the artist's new home.

Horror and madness I've seen here
The singer has borne witness to terrifying and insane events in this world, causing him to question the very nature of reality.

For what I became a king of the lost?
The singer questions the legitimacy of his rulership over a population that is already doomed and lost in this world.

Barren and lifeless the land lies
The landscape is devoid of any signs of vitality or hope, laying bare the magnitude of the devastation that has taken place.

Lord of all Noldor
The artist is the ruler of a powerful race, giving him great influence over the outcome of the battles that lie ahead.

A star in the night
The artist is a beacon of hope and light for his followers, standing out amidst the darkness that surrounds them.

And a bearer of hope
The singer carries the weight of the expectations of his followers, who look to him for guidance and inspiration.

He rides into his glorious battle alone
The artist is facing his greatest challenge yet, and must do so without the aid of his closest companions.

Farewell to the valiant warlord
The singer is paying tribute to a fallen ally who has gone to his final resting place, but who will be remembered as a hero.

The fate of us all
The singer is acknowledging the gravity of the situation that they face, one that could be the undoing of their entire race.

Lies deep in the dark
The outcome of the battles ahead hinges on factors that are not yet known or understood, with much uncertainty and danger lurking ahead.

When time stands still at the iron hill
The artist highlights the pivotal nature of the upcoming battle, which will determine the future course of events for his people.

I stand alone
The artist must face his adversaries without the support of his fellow warriors, who have all fallen in battle.

No one's by my side
The singer is completely isolated and must rely solely on his own strength and cunning in order to survive.

I'll dare you
The singer is issuing a challenge to his enemies, expressing his willingness to face them head on despite the odds.

Come out
The artist is taunting his enemies, daring them to reveal themselves and face him in battle.

You coward
The artist is making clear his contempt and disdain for his enemies, whom he views as weak and lacking in courage.

Now it's me or you
The artist is acknowledging that the time has come for the final showdown, where only one side will prevail in the end.

He gleams like a star
The singer is describing his adversary in terms of his charisma and the power that he exudes.

And the sound of his horn's
The artist is emphasizing his adversary's commanding presence and the sway that he holds over his followers.

Like a raging storm
The singer is comparing his adversary to a powerful and unstoppable natural force that he must contend with.

Proudly the high lord
The singer is highlighting the arrogance and boastfulness of his adversary, who thinks himself invincible.

Challenges the doom
The singer is describing his adversary as someone who is willing to confront even the most dire situations head-on.

Lord of slaves he cries
The artist is describing his adversary as a person who is used to having power over others, but who will ultimately face defeat.

Slowly in fear
The artist is describing the fear and trepidation that is gripping his opponent as he senses that his downfall is imminent.

The dark lord appears
The singer is introducing the villain of the piece, an embodiment of darkness and death who will stop at nothing to destroy his enemies.

Welcome to my lands
The dark lord is arrogantly asserting his authority and ownership over the land, as if to say that others who may have fought before had been mere trespassers.

You shall be damned
The dark lord is cursing his enemies and promising them a fate that is worse than death itself.

The iron crowned
The dark lord is being described as someone who is not only powerful but also ruthless, taking the lives of his enemies without a second thought.

Is getting closer
The artist is highlighting the threat that the dark lord poses, as he draws nearer to his target.

Swings his hammer
The singer is describing the brute force that the dark lord brings to bear against his enemies, crushing them without mercy.

Down on him
The artist is describing the devastating impact of the dark lord's attack, which leaves his adversary reeling and struggling to stay on his feet.

Like a thunderstorm
The singer is using a powerful metaphor to describe the intensity and violence of the dark lord's assault, which is reminiscent of the destructive power of a severe weather event.

He's crushing
The singer is describing the unrelenting force of the dark lord's attack, which is slowly but surely wearing down his adversary until he is unable to resist any more.

Down the Noldor's
The singer is describing the extent of the damage that the dark lord is capable of causing, who is bringing low even the most powerful of warriors.

Proudest king
The artist is describing someone who is at the pinnacle of his achievements, having attained great success and renown before his sudden fall from grace.

Under my foot
The artist is portraying his adversary as someone who is now completely defeated, lying within his grasp with no hope of escape.

So hopeless it seems
The singer is describing the bleak and dismal circumstances that now face his adversary, who is on the very brink of extinction.

You've troubled my day
The singer is expressing his resentment and anger towards his adversary for having caused him problems and heartache, and ultimately challenging his power and authority.

Now feel the pain
The artist is delivering a final blow to his adversary, inflicting pain and suffering that will bring an end to his resistance.

The Elvenking's broken
The artist is describing the utter defeat and humiliation of his adversary, who has been vanquished and broken beyond repair.

He stumbles and falls
The artist is describing the desperate attempts of his adversary to continue fighting, even as he staggers and falls to the ground.

The most proud and most valiant
The singer is acknowledging the bravery and skill of his adversary, who had been a great warrior before ultimately meeting his downfall.

His spirit survives
The artist is acknowledging that his adversary had shown great resilience and dedication to his cause, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Praise our king
The singer is calling on his followers to acknowledge his leadership and bravery in the face of danger and adversity.

Praise our king
The singer is repeating his call for his followers to recognize his achievements, and to give him the respect and acknowledgement that he deserves.

Praise our king
The singer is repeating his call for his followers to give him credit for his triumphs and to follow him wherever he may lead them.

Praise our king
The artist is making a final appeal to the loyalty and devotion of his followers, reminding them of the great deeds that they have accomplished together and asking them to continue to follow him into the uncertain future.