Mountains of Flame

Lyrics

[Intro] Beyond the brass gate, where the red dunes turn, A silver map waits beside the fire’s burn. I took one breath, tightened leather and steel, And swore to the night I would make it real. [Verse 1] At the market of Qamar, the lanterns swung, A copper moon charm from the rafters hung. An old stone keeper said, “Take the eastern road, Past the well with no water, beneath the dragon’s code.” I crossed through the canyon where the blue stones rang, A basilisk watched from a broken archway span. Its eyes were two coins in a helmet of dust, I raised my shield and answered, “You’ll have to earn my trust.” [Pre-Chorus] The sand rose high, but I stood my ground, A thunderous wingbeat shook the canyon sound. Somewhere beyond those burning walls, A kingdom waited when the old bell calls. [Chorus] Ride, ride, over the mountains of flame, Call out the forgotten, call out their name. Dragon above me, sword in my hand, I’ll bring the lost crown back to the land. Through every monster, through every scar, I’ll follow the road by the seven-point star. If the dark king rises, let the whole world know: A heart made of iron will never bow low. [Verse 2] In the garden of mirrors, the fountains sang, A jinn in a blue veil made the glass bells clang. She offered three riddles and one cup of wine, I answered with courage, not silver or lies. The first was a river that carried no rain, The second a doorway that opened through pain. The third was the promise I carried inside: No child of the valley would kneel or hide. [Pre-Chorus] The palace awoke with a tremor below, Black banners unfurled in the furnace wind’s blow. I heard distant claws on the marble floor, Then the dragon crashed through the eastern door. [Chorus] Ride, ride, over the mountains of flame, Call out the forgotten, call out their name. Dragon above me, sword in my hand, I’ll bring the lost crown back to the land. Through every monster, through every scar, I’ll follow the road by the seven-point star. If the dark king rises, let the whole world know: A heart made of iron will never bow low. [Bridge] Great wings filled the sky like a storm made of gold, Its breath turned the towers to rivers of coal. I climbed to the saddle through smoke and red rain, And shouted, “Your terror is finished tonight!” We flew past the minarets, over the sea, Past islands that drifted like ships set free. Below us, the people lit lamps in a chain, A thousand small signals through dust and rain. [Final Chorus] Ride, ride, over the mountains of flame, Call out the forgotten, call out their name. Dragon beside me, dawn in my hand, We bring the lost crown back to the land. Through every monster, through every scar, The seven-point star is our compass so far. Let the dark king tremble, let the old gates know: The brave may be battered, but never bow low. [Outro] At Qamar’s bright gate, when the morning was clear, The stone keeper smiled, “You have nothing to fear.” I hung the crown where every child could see, Then rode toward the next wild mystery.