The Grey Realms

Carnival of fallen and despaired<br/> All the forgotten doomed to set sail<br/> Innocence was lost so greed prevailed<br/> Easy to get lost since truth is frail<br/> <br/> Such a waste<br/> all efforts made in vain<br/> and nothing’s built to last<br/> Such disgrace<br/> to twist and turn and change <br/> and now the die is cast<br/> Could not believe, nor foresee<br/> you would go drown in the Grey<br/> <br/> Tired of lying<br/> Constant fighting<br/> The infection is the neglection<br/> Rain kept falling<br/> Once walked, now crawling<br/> I remember our surrender<br/> Made us shadows and ghosts<br/> No one could save our souls<br/> <br/> No one could save our souls <br/> No one could save our souls <br/> Made us shadows and ghosts<br/> No one could save our souls<br/> <br/> What did you see <br/> and what did you know?<br/> What made you retreat <br/> abandon it all?<br/> Such fury and anger only few understand<br/> but one cannot be saved<br/> unless one grabs a helping hand<br/> It seems hope was all gone<br/> <br/> Tired of lying<br/> Constant fighting<br/> The neglection in our reflection<br/> Rain kept falling<br/> Once walked, now crawling<br/> I remember our surrender<br/> <br/> Playing the game, then change the rules<br/> Gaining a fortune on fraud<br/> Kill your darlings, change the tunes<br/> - but do not wait for applause<br/> Make mistakes and pay the dues<br/> Go ahead - try to become God<br/> How can one learn to know oneself<br/> before learning how to fall?

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Lillian: Way too many days spent tired and paralyzed As consumed by a parasite I withered some more each day The river’s only a stone’s throw away Odessa Slipping down, stand up, up again - and then you move on Slipping down, stand up, up again - see how it goes on and on Slipping down, stand up, up again - a constant fall down Slipping down, stand up, up again, higher up and forward Then - the river, relief Odessa & Patrick Wander for (Mellow days and tunes in blues Abandon sense and foolish rules) A hundred years or more Seasons might change But here you can find your place on the shore Lillian Without knowing who's an ally I've kissed the lips of a deceitful liar Discontent in the outcomes of the trial Ignorance is not innocence, I'd Stumble for ages in their denial Comfort's hidden too well for me to find Escaping a trap, I got a map For a journey to Styx, I’ve already packed Patrick A path to the unknown At last, in front: the shore Finally you are here Ready to hop on board Been through struggle and fight You do have the right To rest for as long as you need Yet adventures await So run, don't be late Come, climb to our pier All Saving a coin for the Ferryman Paying a toll to the greedy hand Charon and all his filthy clan For our deeds we're forever damned For our deeds we are forever damned

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 03, 2026

Lillian<br/> I raise my gaze as I greet you<br/> From ashes risen, a world new<br/> With eyes wide shut I finally see<br/> my new playground, or so it seems<br/> <br/> Odessa<br/> We welcome you cheerfully<br/> to our land of harmony<br/> <br/> Choir<br/> <br/> She has found the escape<br/> <br/> All<br/> Happiness can be found<br/> where dark skies surround<br/> where the water’s as black as can be<br/> Close your eyes and see:<br/> goats play the violin<br/> revealing all their secrets to thee<br/> <br/> Lillian<br/> Why stay in a reality<br/> surrounded by war and uncertainty?<br/> I’d rather sail the skies of absurdity<br/> Over misty mountains where northern winds blow<br/> to the Fallen Angels Valley where I belong<br/> to where the last drop of blood of the suffering earth <br/> will fall<br/> <br/> All<br/> <br/> Happiness can be found<br/> where dark skies surround<br/> where the water’s as black as can be<br/> Close your eyes and see:<br/> goats play the violin<br/> revealing all their secrets to thee<br/> <br/> Look around, you have found<br/> where dark skies surround<br/> where the water’s as black as can be<br/> Close your eyes and see:<br/> goats play the violin<br/> revealing all their secrets to thee<br/> <br/> Patrick<br/> Here, step into our realm, have a peek of what can be<br/> Maybe you could have it all, live the dream eternally<br/> <br/> All<br/> A dwarf that’s writing a score (Writing a score)<br/> Painting it to the skyshore (To the skyshore)<br/> A monstrous orchestra with a colossal choir<br/> Dancing to the notes that I write (Notes you write)<br/> A world sized hall that will rise (It will rise)<br/> Conductor on a cloud chair, screaming for <br/> more and more

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

(Sins, despair, illusions of salvation)<br/> <br/> Odessa<br/> We will wipe away<br/> tears of yesterday<br/> Death shall be no more<br/> mourning nor <br/> pain, they are all gone<br/> Led astray<br/> Lost in shades of Grey<br/> Seated on a throne<br/> - oh behold - <br/> New Earth’s morning glow<br/> <br/> Odessa and Choir<br/> Into the Promised Land<br/> with a rifle in your hand<br/> you’re righteous, no remorse<br/> Oh rejoice!<br/> Just keep in mind one thing <br/> - Obedience<br/> Stay humble to your Queen and King<br/> <br/> Patrick<br/> The greedy shall drown in the well of life<br/> Fiery lakes - swallow their pride<br/> Trustworthy and true<br/> given to you: a world new<br/> Between beginning and end<br/> the shore is our region, ours with no amends<br/> without compassion, without a cure<br/> without a light, without a will to endure<br/> <br/> Narrator <br/> With conviction we enter new realms of life<br/> It always sounds so very marvellous<br/> Almost too good to be true<br/> But what we encounter<br/> may just as well be a new lie<br/> <br/> Odessa<br/> The music of harpists, <br/> flute players and trumpeters<br/> None of the musicians<br/> will ever be heard again<br/> The light of the lantern<br/> will never light your way<br/> The darkness caresses, seduces <br/> One day you must pay<br/> <br/> Odessa and Choir <br/> Into the Promised Land<br/> with a rifle in your hand<br/> You’re righteous, no remorse<br/> Oh Rejoice!<br/> Just keep in mind one thing <br/> - Obedience<br/> Stay humble to your Queen and King<br/> With a rifle in your hand<br/> You’re righteous, no remorse<br/> Oh Rejoice!<br/> Just keep in mind one thing <br/> - Obedience<br/> And bow to your Queen and King!

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Lillian<br/> March on - forward<br/> So much to conquer<br/> Towards adventure<br/> I will take what I am desiring<br/> Blessed by a sunrise<br/> Victory will become mine<br/> New day unveiling<br/> Fearless of what is to come <br/> This time I won't be failing<br/> <br/> Odessa <br/> Halt!<br/> That's an order<br/> Take advice<br/> from a comrade<br/> <br/> So stop<br/> and wait at least until<br/> you hear <br/> how the cat got killed<br/> Listen very carefully:<br/> It was his curiosity<br/> <br/> Patrick <br/> March on - forward<br/> Far too frail to conquer<br/> Towards a failure<br/> No better than all the others<br/> Once lost a sunrise<br/> You’re not the one in power<br/> Darkness unveiling<br/> <br/> Lillian <br/> (Hold on, just what the fuck is going on?)<br/> <br/> I was told I'd have the skies<br/> I’d feed on the rival’s demise<br/> “Just enjoy the fabulous ride”<br/> Oh, they were only lies<br/> There are roads I'm meant to walk <br/> make my way through enemy lines<br/> I will take what should be mine <br/> and keep marching on<br/> <br/> Odessa<br/> There are roads one should not walk<br/> some mountains one cannot climb<br/> doors that must not be opened<br/> Just be satisfied<br/> <br/> Choir<br/> <br/> Do not take that last step, do not dare enter there<br/> <br/> Lillian<br/> Without an ally I make my way<br/> Days passing by<br/> No need to hide<br/> Proceeding with pride<br/> <br/> Lillian and Odessa<br/> So needy and greedy and<br/> won't give up without a fight<br/> Committing a crime<br/> in Paradise<br/> <br/> Patrick and Odessa<br/> Such betrayal<br/> <br/> Odessa<br/> There are roads one should not walk<br/> some mountains one cannot climb<br/> doors that must not be opened<br/> Just be satisfied<br/> <br/> Choir:<br/> Do not take that last step, do not dare enter there<br/> <br/> Halt! That’s an order! Halt! You’re just a soldier!

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Lillian<br/> Thought I’d find salvation<br/> as I went to sleep<br/> Woke up from my slumber<br/> not prepared to view this scene<br/> <br/> Patrick <br/> Walking on the wasteland of what you used to be<br/> <br/> Odessa<br/> There are roads one should not walk<br/> <br/> Odessa and Choir<br/> On the horizon<br/> Where worlds collide<br/> Brighter than a diamond<br/> Truth is defined<br/> <br/> Lillian<br/> Bewildered, here I stand in disbelief<br/> Crossed the point of no return, to say the least <br/> Neglected, restrained, defeated in fray, and deceived<br/> Derogated and butchered for a final feast<br/> <br/> On the horizon<br/> Where worlds collide<br/> Brighter than a diamond<br/> Truth is defined<br/> <br/> Deception in broad daylight<br/> yet truth won’t set you free<br/> My ship’s just slowly sinking<br/> in the ocean deep<br/> <br/> From Grey to great excession<br/> (which) vanished in thin air<br/> Worn out expectations<br/> I crawl back into despair<br/> <br/> All<br/> House of treasures, house of pain<br/> What you knew won’t remain the same<br/> All smoke and mirrors, please succumb<br/> The step you took can’t be undone<br/> House of treasures, house of pain<br/> What you knew won’t remain the same<br/> Smoke and mirrors, now - succumb<br/> <br/> On the horizon<br/> Where worlds collide<br/> Brighter than a diamond<br/> Truth is defined

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Choir<br/> Feel the silence creep in, it infiltrates our minds<br/> Feel the greyness sneak in, infecting our hearts<br/> <br/> Patrick<br/> Let me introduce myself, as I’m your only friend:<br/> I’m the light, the King of Ghouls, the one your mind sent<br/> <br/> Odessa <br/> Greetings my child, let me introduce myself: <br/> a voice of insanity<br/> What happens in your head, stays in your head <br/> Don’t trust the voice that’s telling you<br/> to wake up from the dream<br/> <br/> Lillian<br/> I’m the one who lost her words<br/> found my way to this world<br/> It cast a shadow<br/> hanging over me<br/> <br/> It’s tearing me apart<br/> this sickened hopeless me<br/> Is there a cure for us?<br/> I’m going under<br/> <br/> Patrick<br/> Fall asleep while you can still dream of better worlds<br/> <br/> Odessa<br/> Finally you see those miracles <br/> you spent your years longing for<br/> (Years longing for)<br/> <br/> Choir <br/> Feel the silence creep in, it infiltrates our minds<br/> Feel the greyness sneak in, infecting our hearts<br/> <br/> Narrator<br/> Oh, sweet Lillian<br/> Find your way back, redeemed<br/> One cannot stay in a dream for all eternity<br/> You must resist the night<br/> You have to fight<br/> Let the flame inside you burn<br/> Don’t let it fade away<br/> <br/> Lillian<br/> I’m the one who lost the day<br/> drowned and drifted away<br/> There is a paradise<br/> where I am stronger<br/> <br/> The place I called my home<br/> forgotten – for I know:<br/> There is no cure for us<br/> only destruction<br/> <br/> Odessa <br/> Walk through the gates where glory awaits<br/> Beauty replacing rain and the Grey<br/> <br/> Patrick <br/> Ah, it is time - say goodbye <br/> You will stay here in “Paradise”<br/> Close your eyes <br/> Leave behind the weakness, arise<br/> <br/> Narrator <br/> Once again a dead-end<br/> yet another defeat<br/> when you see, apprehend<br/> that the Grey was already in Thee<br/> <br/> Narrator and Lillian<br/> <br/> You could not find beauty<br/> nor justice in the daytime<br/> Tried to escape, found nothing but new lies<br/> Darkness that surrounds us<br/> could become daylight<br/> despite the rain falling from the sky<br/> <br/> Wish I had found beauty<br/> Rain keeps falling down from the sky<br/> Darkness is surrounding<br/> Rain keeps falling down from the sky<br/> <br/> Choir<br/> Homo homini lupus est <br/> Lupus est homo homini<br/> <br/> Patrick and Choir<br/> “All hope abandon ye who enter here” <br/> But hope was gone, as one can see <br/> from mankind’s history<br/> <br/> Odessa<br/> No nightmare as awful as days in reality<br/> No monster has means to compete in cruelty <br/> Tragedy lies in actions, in our hands <br/> Hell is on earth <br/> Man’s the wolf of fellow man<br/> And it goes on<br/> <br/> Choir<br/> <br/> Too late for regrets <br/> Too late for games and bets<br/> Too late to make amends <br/> Here’s how the story ends<br/> <br/> Odessa and Choir<br/> You tried your best without success -<br/> one cannot blame your need to rest<br/> Ignorance can be a bless -<br/> just staying safe in one’s own nest<br/> The world is crumbling into parts<br/> The cold infects the warmth of hearts<br/> Man’s desire to hurt and crush<br/> means: world’s ending in a rush<br/> Good people are the ones to blame -<br/> the inevitable is just delayed<br/> The ones who offered help and aid -<br/> they easily get lost in the Grey<br/> As land and man is just a prey<br/> all those who did not get and gain<br/> gather for one last prayer<br/> <br/> Narrator and Lillian<br/> You could not find beauty<br/> nor justice in the daytime<br/> Tried to escape, found nothing but new lies<br/> Darkness that surrounds us<br/> could become daylight<br/> despite the rain falling from the sky<br/> <br/> Wish I had found beauty<br/> Rain keeps falling down from the sky<br/> Darkness is surrounding<br/> Rain keeps falling down from the sky

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026

Curtains close, the play is over<br/> Silence falls, conceals the applause<br/> <br/> No villain and no hero gained a prize<br/> Someone stays, refuses to leave <br/> unsatisfied<br/> <br/> Find another stage, an illusion<br/> All is said and done<br/> I cannot stay, so let me fly<br/> I will fade away<br/> in your arms<br/> <br/> Already told this story of mine <br/> Now here I stand uncertain <br/> and undisguised<br/> <br/> The entourage on stage this one last time<br/> bow and give their farewells <br/> leave this silent town<br/> <br/> Find another stage, an illusion<br/> All is said and done<br/> I cannot stay, so let me fly<br/> I will fade away<br/> in your arms<br/> <br/> Can’t you see<br/> us bleeding<br/> Abandoned and dying<br/> The heartbeats<br/> soon fading<br/> We curl up in pain<br/> <br/> High hopes<br/> withered<br/> Built for decaying<br/> Our heartbeats<br/> soon fading<br/> Once strong, then gone<br/> <br/> Now you see<br/> us leaving<br/> Fallen ones fleeing<br/> The heartbeats<br/> soon fading<br/> We’re singing goodbye<br/> <br/> Our hopes <br/> withered<br/> Farewell our darlings<br/> Our heartbeats<br/> soon fading<br/> Silence will fall

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Jun 06, 2026