The VisionThe Alchemist

[Verse 1] Silence in the oasis, a fragile, temporary peace Beneath the palms, I sit and wait, for inner thoughts to cease. Meditating on the sands, the stones beneath my feet Trying to hear the desert's heart, its ancient, slow heartbeat. Two hawks above, they dance and weave, upon the currents high A ballet born of wind and will, against the azure sky. Then one attacks, a flash of rage, a feathered, sudden war A symbol crashes in my soul, shakes me to the core... [Build] A vision floods my senses, fleeting, sharp, and cold An army charging through the palms, a story to be told... Swords unsheathed, a battle cry, invasion drawing near Not mirage, not wishful thought, but visceral, raw fear. This isn't desert magic, not desires taking hold It's blood and steel approaching, a future uncontrolled. [Chorus] Omens in the desert sky, the hawks reveal the dread The Soul of the World is screaming warnings in my head Danger comes to sacred ground, the peace about to break A message I must carry now, for everybody's sake. [Verse 2] I run back towards the campfires glow, my heart a frantic drum The camel driver understands, the visions that have come. He knows the seers, knows the signs, the language of the world Says "Tell the chiefs what you have seen, let your truth be unfurled." They'll laugh, they'll scorn, a stranger's words, against Tradition's might? Violating neutral ground? Impossible! Not right! But Fatima's eyes, they give me strength, to face the tribal chiefs To speak the omen I have seen, despite their disbeliefs. [Outro] War is coming... Listen...