A jewel under the sea, a city-scape of which I've never seen
Made of pearls and coral and other deep sea things
But why does this beautiful place seem so menacing?
As I enter inside, the illusion fades away
I begin hearing shrieks of pain as night replaces day
Then a dark figure approaches me
"Welcome mortal, to the place where I dwell
I hope you enjoy my nautical hell
Where the dead sink, and the flames are cold
And the serpents feast on the shattered soul
This city built on the bones of the dead
Here, words of hope are never said
It's now your turn to join the ranks of the damned
Never again will you walk on the land."
"Get behind me Satan, I refuse to submit to your control
Your throne, your crown, your world of death
Will not keep me chained if it takes my last breath
So be aware that I will never surrender
Release me now or you will have to feel my terror."
credits
from Key to the Watery Gates,
released September 13, 2013
Music and lyrics by Nathan English and Noah Jones