Chronicles

[Verse 1] We walked through scorched earth, Where names burn in the dust. And every stone remembered the trace Of those who did not protect themselves. In the markets of fear and deceit We traded conscience for comfort. But in every heart a strange wound Sounded, as if someone were singing. [Pre-Chorus] They walk side by side, Breathing point-blank. Human truth And demonic dispute. [Chorus] Chronicles of People and Demons In the palms of trouble. Chronicles of People and Demons — Blood and ashes on the tracks. Chronicles of People and Demons, Where are you — and who lives within you? Chronicles of People and Demons — Until the last light lies. [Verse 2] He was a blacksmith at the crossing, Riveting locks for other people's gates. And at night he heard a hungry mouth whisper to him from the grass. She carried bread in her lap, But she hid the fire in her eyes. And in every gesture, in every dream, Someone offered her a palm. [Pre-Chorus] They walk side by side, No retreat. Human thirst And demonic shame. [Chorus] Chronicles of People and Demons Trouble in the palms of their hands. Chronicles of People and Demons — Blood and ashes on the tracks. Chronicles of People and Demons, Where are you — and who lives within you? Chronicles of People and Demons — Until the last light lies. [Bridge] When silence fell Over the city, wet with rain, I saw: beast and man Standing in the mirror, trembling. And if darkness calls to its circle, Answer it honestly, without hiding: We are all of light and of torment, We are all—both the abyss and the earth. [Final Chorus] Chronicles of People and Demons In the palms of trouble. Chronicles of People and Demons — Blood and ashes on the tracks. Chronicles of People and Demons, Where are you—and who lives within you? Chronicles of People and Demons — Until the last light lies.