(Verse 1 – Slow, solemn)
Stone on stone, the ramparts groan,
A thousand years of blood and bone.
The wind it howls a warning low—
The darkness comes with fire and woe.
Beneath the walls, the legions rise,
With hollow eyes and war-born cries.
But we—unbowed, though battle-worn—
Shall guard the line 'til break of dawn.
(Chorus – First, doom-paced and somber)
Twilight at Valor’s Edge,
Where heroes fall and legends pledge.
We hold the gate with hearts of flame,
And write our oaths in war and name.
Twilight at Valor’s Edge,
The sky may burn, the stars may flee—
But here we stand…
We shall not leave!
(Verse 2 – Builds with snare and tremolo guitar)
Banners torn, yet still they fly,
Emblems scorched across the sky.
We’ve lost the crown, we’ve lost the light,
But not the will to stand and fight!
They said we’d break, that none would stay,
But cowards fled—WE chose to stay!
Let thunder take our final breath,
We welcome glory, even in death!
(Chorus – Full power metal tempo, gang vocals)
Twilight at Valor’s Edge!
Raise your sword, let vengeance sing!
This final stand shall crown a king!
Twilight at Valor’s Edge!
Though walls may fall and torches dim—
They will not break us—
Not while we live!
(Bridge – Instrumental with soaring solo)
*Lead guitar wails like a cry from the battlefield, backed by pounding drums and swelling strings*
(Final Chorus – Call-and-response gang chant + full choir backing)
Twilight at Valor’s Edge! (WE RISE!)
No retreat, no fear, no dread! (WE FIGHT!)
From the ashes, forge our name! (ONE LIGHT!)
Twilight at Valor’s Edge!
Let them come, we shall not yield—
We are the last! We are the shield!
(Outro – Slowing back to doom pacing, fading war horns and quiet vocals)
“And in the silence, after the flame…
The world will whisper… Greg’s brave name.”
Valorborn
