The tarnished who rose

Verse 1:

In the Lands Between where shadows fall

A warrior walks with armor worn

His blade is dulled, his strength seems small

The world looks on with silent scorn

They whisper low, “He’ll never rise”

“Too weak to face the endless night”

But hidden flames burn in his eyes

A ember waiting to ignite

Chorus:

Rise, rise, forgotten son

Through the darkness you will run

Every fall will make you strong

This is where you belong

Rise, rise, against the throne

You were never meant to walk alone

Verse 2:

Through Limgrave mists and Caelid’s blight

He wanders paths that few would dare

Each defeat burns bright as starlight

Teaching lessons beyond compare

The merchants pity, warriors mock

But grace still guides his weary soul

Like roots beneath the ancient oak

His purpose grows beyond their goal

Chorus:

Rise, rise, forgotten son

Through the darkness you will run

Every fall will make you strong

This is where you belong

Rise, rise, against the throne

You were never meant to walk alone

Bridge:

At Leyndell’s gates they laugh and sneer

“This broken fool will never pass”

But he has conquered every fear

His moment’s come to stand at last

Final Chorus:

Rise, rise, Elden Lord awaits

The golden light illuminates

What they never saw before—

A king behind the beggar’s door

Rise, rise, your destiny

The strongest soul was meant to be

Outro:

In the Erdtree’s heart where legends sleep

The throne awaits the humble and meek

For strength is not what meets the eye

But those who fall, yet still will try