The Odyssey

Welcome to the Anarchy Enigmatic entity The grand illusion - destitution infecting one and all Forces they're oppressing me Lords of mediocrity an iron will shall break the still some will rise and some will fall Oh... yes, we ride through stormy skies of Fire Evil lies that mesmerize from the dragons' tongue they slide a fury lashes from the ashes never losing sight Pounding down the wicked ones Tyrants now are overcome A final yell from hounds of Hell rising we unite Yes we ride through stormy skies The endless nights In the moonlight, we do gather We curse uncertainty and false desires We lift the mask and stand together - one and all and when the flames grow dim, look within Unleash the Fire... A time will come when all will see In the end - its just a game Time will tell when all these things that have come to pass - still remain The endless nights In the moonlight, we do gather We curse uncertainty and false desires We lift the mask and stand together - one and all and when the flames grow dim, look within Unleash the Fire...

Submitted by Celtic Frost — Apr 24, 2025

Alone I traveled through the mountains Led by a star fading west When I came upon an ancient ruin of a church and it was there I stopped to rest Then the black and gloomy night that chased my footsteps crashed down on me like a wave Whispering through the trees and eerie breeze carried a voice beckoning me to be her slave In a whisper she said... Burn forever Leave never from my arms Embrace the night From the black and twisting shadows rose a woman beauty alluring to the eye Oh her devilish grin, her moonlit skin and long dark hair flowing down around her thighs As she approached I felt the evil growing stronger I waltz with the wicked within Frozen in my place, she kissed my face and in a storm of passion bathed me in sin In the madness...she said... Burn forever Leave never from my arms Embrace the night Then she weaved a mist - and cast me into the shadows "Come with me, love eternally, forever mine" "Set me free - in death we'll dance eternally forever and ever..." As so the light, cast down from the heavens, washed over me like wave I awoke, it seems, from some crazy dream only to find I was standing at her grave In my nightmare...she said Burn forever Leave never from my arms Embrace the night Burn forever Leave never from my arms Don't ever leave me- never leave me Burn forever Leave never from my arms Embrace the night

Submitted by Grave666 — Apr 24, 2025

Through eerie reach of ancient woods where lumbering mists arise I journey for nines moons of the year to where a land of legend lies Deep within a stony lamp-lit hall under falling grains of sand Magic eyes glance magic pages turned by magic hands And as he spoke I watched in awe A God's aura in his eyes Master of all Darkness fall - Spirits arise Lord of Storms - Blacken the skies With heavy breath, I break the seal howls echo through the room Blood lettings of a black Raven's heart Conjure up the wraiths of doom I cannot heed my Master's call Lakes of Fire - writhe and swell Foolish eyes - while spying Prophet's pages unleash Barons of Hell And as they rose I watched in awe A God's aura in my eyes Master of all Darkness fall - Spirits arise Lord of Storms - Blacken the skies

Submitted by Grave666 — Apr 24, 2025

On a cold and misty night, a ring of torches light the hallowed ground where his father's laid to rest In the reflection of a sword he sees his destiny and he swears up to the sky - "You will not have died in vain" On the field - with sword and shield amidst the din of dying man's wails War is waged - and the battle will rage until only the righteous prevail From the shadows comes a man, returning to his land - Winds of change taint the sweet smell of home And all around him, he can see the pain and misery this tyrant's reign is through "I will stand and fight... Will you?" A heart of gold pumps within his metal skin A noble line he carries on On the field - with sword and shield amidst the din of dying man's wails War is waged - and the battle will rage until only the righteous prevail I wish to stay...to be here with you You were my strength...How can I go on? On the field - with sword and shield amidst the din of dying man's wails War is waged - and the battle will rage until only the righteous prevail

Submitted by Infernal Flame — Apr 24, 2025

"The Inquisitorial vengeance had been hurried by my two-fold escape, and there was to be no more dallying with the King of Terrors..." Edgar Allan Poe - The Pit and the Pendulum I awake - without the sun encased in walls of steel terror so real - it blinds me Rancid darkness steals my breath The Pit - on the edge of death The wells of Hell know not my name I slip away...into black I fade away Terrified - to the left and to the right Spirit of the Damned, iron shadows cast Hear my desperate cries Shrieking demon - far and wide praying for this breath to be my last Awake again - paralyzed I'm shackled to this alter sacrificed to their God 'Inch by Inch and Line by Line' The Blade - descending lost in time The fiends of Doom they call my name I slip away...into black I fade away Terrified - to the left and to the right Spirit of the Damned, iron shadows cast Hear my desperate cries Shrieking demon - far and wide praying for this breath to be my last Terrified - to the left and to the right Spirit of the Damned, iron shadows cast Hear my desperate cries Shrieking demon - far and wide praying for this breath to be my last

Submitted by Sexy Gargoyle — Apr 24, 2025

Lurking out of sight Night shall fall and feed my frenzy Beneath an eerie moon a change comes over me Eyes glow by candlelight a face divided in the mirror my psyche ripped by daggers of my alchemy Side by side with myself again As midnight's curse descends on trembling hands Oh - save my soul losing control when the bells toll Savage on the prowl In the lamplight's glow - nocturnal my breath hangs like ghosts in the evening air This ill effect - a vile creation of my design - abomination the madness rages on and on... Side by side with myself again As midnight's curse descends on trembling hands Oh - save my soul losing control when the bells toll Oh - feed my soul I'm in control - when the bells toll

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Apr 24, 2025

Needless to say, another day has passed away Yet everything, and nothing, has changed Awake I lie, my thoughts get lost up in the sky Needless to say, nothing will change Maybe a mystic - with fortunes to tell... Surrender my coin at the old wishing well... Maybe the stars will align in the night... To show me the path that is right 'Would've been's and 'could've been's they waste my days away the colors of my life dissolve and fade to gray So many paths of promise Indecision poisons my mind If only I had seen the signs - so blind Yet I must journey on - on and on A haunting vision torments me It smothers and steals my dreams I see an old man in the mirror cold and bitter starring back at me Here I am - at the crossing of life I stand On my own - looking down the road Hear my cry - answer me Still I'm searching yet the truth is unknown - though the night is cold I walk the road alone

Submitted by Dahmers Fridge — Apr 24, 2025

[Part I Odysseus' Theme / Overture] [instrumental] [Part II - Journey to Ithaca] To the one that I love, my journey has begun When our eyes meet once more there will me peace The taste of your lips the warmth of your touch again, forever, two souls as one Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied Home - I'm dreaming of home I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew to return would make my dreams come true Seasons of sorrow have stolen all my years I miss the rolling hills of Ithaca I've been through battles and cried a sea of tears but the tide is changing, and with it all my fears Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied Home - I'm dreaming of home I've been twenty years away from all I ever knew to return would make my dreams come true Behold the sea and winds of Jove We set sail guided by the stars above The ports of Troy escape our view a cold and stormy fate awaits our rendezvous Onward we ride, into the raging fury Setting our course by the moon and sun We forge ahead seeking glory Yet the journey has just begun Onward we ride - nine days we brave her might we are coming home... [Part III - The Eye] Awakened at dawn - Land dead ahead with the winds of the morning we change course no remorse, a place forbidden to all Search all the grounds - find food and water Yet journey not into the Cave of Woe long ago, a legend spoke of a beast A thousand riches hidden deep within the stone A thousand nightmares mortal's blood forever flows A mountainous black - engulfed in a shadow a bone-chilling growl and an Eye of Hate a ghastly fate - held prisoner by the Eye Yet he must sleep - as the daylight fades we focus our senses and sharpen our blade we take aim - In silence we strike A thousand riches hidden deep within the stone A thousand nightmares - blood runs forever - from the Eye... [Part IV - Circe (Daughter of the Sun)] We sit adrift on the open sea The gift of wind, by Zeus, concealed - so carelessly We break the waves on a course untrue across the endless plain of blue - a new coast in view We carouse with the maiden beneath her eyes the madness lies ...in mystery I drink deep from the chalice of gold and jade - my senses fade ...I'm mesmerized Stay - like those before I condemn you all - from walk to crawl ...metamorphasized No - my will it defies her speak the verse - lift the curse ...she's mesmerized Am I asleep? Tell me Daughter of the Sun There's vengeance in the air and all things will be undone [Part V - Sirens] Dire warnings - told by the sorceress in white 'false bringers of love' - Sirens echoing songs from above Wings flowing - floating on Sea of Lies I defy their vision Elysium swallows my cries Embracing - maidens of lust stimulate and manipulate my senses I welcome a watery grave Tied steadfast to the mast tragedy awaits me I'm falling victim betrayed by the sea [Part VI - Scylla and Charybdis] [instrumental] [Part VII - The Fate of the Suitors / Champion of Ithaca] So this is home... In the guise of a beggar - Minerva guides my way I find my kingdom in jeopardy Vengeance - it swells within me As I spy so many who eye my Queen I'll make them pay for this blasphemy... All will see Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca I will right all the wrongs Let the Gods sing my song Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca Let a new life begin my journey has come to and end A contest of valor 'to pierce the twelve rings in a single arrow's flight' Yet, not a one can string the bow My veil of silence lifted All is revealed revenge burns in my heart thrashing and slashing down all my foes...to claim the throne Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca I will right all the wrongs Let the Gods sing my song Triumphant - Champion of Ithaca Let a new life begin this is the end of my Odyssey Seems like forever that my eyes have been denied Home - I'm finally home It's been twenty years away from all I ever knew I have returned to make my dream come true

Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 24, 2025

Shackled in darkness – the forbidden portrait confined to its frame Unbroken silence – a total misfortune and shame Raging obsession – this mask of oppression it hides your aggression from view This tearing suture renounces the love he once knew Your sacrifice – this paradise of innocence Trust the lie – you falsify the line of truth You disguise your insolence Don’t deny insanity – mediocrity (Save us from this masquerade of lies) Kings and fools die in ridicule (save us) Save us from this masquerade of lies... A fallen fortress sees him beneath starless skies Subsiding deeper – the final farewell in his eyes Unspoken hero – distrusted and trusted within surmise Seizing intrusion to unveil his clever disguise Your sacrifice this paradise of innocence Trust the lie – you falsify the line of truth (Save us from this masquerade of lies) Kings and fools die in ridicule (save us) Save us from this masquerade of lies... (Save us from this masquerade of lies) Kings and fools die in ridicule (save us) Save us from this masquerade of lies, oh...

Submitted by johnmansley — Apr 24, 2025