Queen of Light took her bow, And then she turned to go,
The Prince of Peace embraced the gloom, And walked the night alone.
Oh, dance in the dark of night, Sing to the morning light.
The dark Lord rides in force tonight, And time will tell us all.
Oh, throw down your plow and hoe, Rest not to lock your homes.
Side by side we wait the might of the darkest of them all.
I hear the horses' thunder down in the valley bElow,
I'm waiting for the angels of Avalon, waiting for the eastern glow.
The apples of the valley hold, The seeds of happiness,
The ground is rich from tender care, Repay, do not forget, no, no.
Dance in the dark of night, sing to the morning light.
The apples turn to brown and black, The tyrant's face is red.
Oh war is the common cry, Pick up your swords and fly.
The sky is filled with good and bad that mortals never know.
Oh, well, the night is long the beads of time pass slow,
Tired eyes on the sunrise, waiting for the eastern glow.
The pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath,
The drums will shake the castle wall, the ring wraiths ride in black, Ride on.
Sing as you raise your bow, shoot straighter than before.
No comfort has the fire at night that lights the face so cold.
Oh dance in the dark of night, Sing to the morning light.
The magic runes are writ in gold to bring the balance back. Bring it back.
At last the sun is shining, The clouds of blue roll by,
With flames from the dragon of darkness, the sunlight blinds his eyes.
Arjen Anthony Lucassen (1964) is a Dutch multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his versatility and innovative approach to progressive music. Founder of musical projects such as Ayreon, Star One, and Stream of Passion, Lucassen stands out for his ability to create complex and narrative sonic worlds, often inspired by fantasy and philosophical themes. His musical style blends elements of progressive rock, symphonic metal, jazz, and classical music, creating a unique and engaging listening experience. 1994 saw the birth of Ayreon, a solo project that achieved great success with albums like 'The Final Experiment' (1998) and 'Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer' (2000). Star One, founded in 2001, focuses on a more rock and metal sound, while Stream of Passion offers a more melodic and theatrical perspective. Lucassen has collaborated with numerous internationally renowned artists, including Devin Townsend, Anneke van Giersbergen, and Floor Jansen. Among Arjen Lucassen's representative tracks are 'The Day That the Sun Died' (Ayreon), 'Space Opera' (Star One), and 'Where the Light Is' (Stream of Passion).
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