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The Elven King

from Misty Tales by Emerald Shine

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lyrics

Behold the King of Elvenkind

His Majesty’s approaching our stunned company
And watching our confusion with a sad smile
“I see strange times bring strangers together
So, welcome back, our brothers lost and found”

He told us the Elves had known some Men before
Who’d entered their realm to settle in the north
Friends they’d been, sharing passion for the arts
And love for the earth that keeps us all alive

But as the years went by
The human minds
Got bored and tired
Of peaceful life
With heavy hearts
We said good bye
These friends of ours
Had proven far from wise

Those with short lives cannot really see
The value of what has lasted here for centuries
Blinded by their mutual mindless hate
They will never truly understand
Will we ever understand?

We, the Men today, are not like those the elves recall
In their poetry and songs from the ancient times
“Where the ego rules, there the old wisdom’s forgotten
No sense remains, no respect for nature, for life”

And now all those tribes of Men they used to know
Appear to be dying in their pointless wars
These creatures escaping from their northern homes
Appear to have nowhere to live anymore

Thus, my friends
I must leave
As it seems
My realm bleeds
A foolish war’s on
Come with me
You will see
With your own
Eyes what they have done

Those with short lives cannot really see
The value of what has lasted here for centuries
Blinded by their mutual mindless hate
They will never truly understand
Will we ever understand?

So here we are on the road
With the king’s brotherhood
Wandering, discovering
The hidden elven world
Their time is slowly passing
They’re not to remain for long
Yet we will stay to retell
What we’ve seen and heard
Let’s go

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from Misty Tales, released November 9, 2018
Music & Lyrics by Leena

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Emerald Shine Novy Jicin, Czechia

Emerald Shine is a band from Northern Moravia, Czech Republic, fusing the power of metal music with the delightful sound of a harp, violin, recorders and tin whistles. The usage of three different vocal styles and progressive elements adds to the originality and versatility of their music. ... more

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