[VERSE 1]
Say have you heard the news?
A chance for the people to rule:
There's talk across the realm;
A brand new era's dawning soon
Of golden days, there's no time for delay
The High Royals will see that we all play for keeps
[CHORUS 1]
It’s time to tell them
We won't be silent
If they won't listen,
Resort to violence!
The tide is turning;
We too are equal!
You're not deserving, "King",
Will of the People!
[VERSE 2]
They hear the sirens sound;
It's red alert, so stand your ground
Put up your best defence:
A mob of people overwhelm
A thousand calls, they storm the palace walls
A thousand pairs of eyes, and not disorganised
[VERSE 3]
The crowd's on the attack;
We're doing our best to hold them back
The gunfire's deafening;
I fear that we're not gonna last
Is this the end? Can we no longer defend?
Time to lay down your lives! The High Royals must survive!
[CHORUS 2]
Shouts ring like thunder,
Show your allegiance!
If we're outnumbered,
We'll go down fighting!
Blade versus bullet,
We're all surrounded;
As they are closing in
Royals! Go into hiding!
[VERSE 4]
--High Royal Archduke Parit' VII:
I feared that this day would come;
But here, Yanà, is my plan:
I beg you, take my flesh-and-blood;
And raise her as best you can
--Yanà:
I swear I'll keep our secret as I make my escape
I'll treat her like one of my own, I'll keep her safe
[VERSE 5]
--High Royal Archduke Parit' VII:
So Róçtok, it has come to this:
You aim to strike me down
And should you ever have your wish
You'll never get her now
This sacrifice of mine is one that I'm willing to make
And even if I die tonight, our bloodline will not end
[VERSE 6]
--Róçtok:
Your time has all run out, why not surrender now?
Or do you think you'll win when you've lost everything?
It almost seems surreal that you will taste my steel
So draw your final breath, for you have nothing left
[VERSE 7]
--High Royal Archduke Parit' VII:
My throne will be reclaimed, it is our destiny
Enjoy your victory, for it is temporary
If it's come to this, accept my final gift:
You better watch your back; Róçtok, your reign will never last
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