I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Halls of the stone tower in the foothills
Why should we hide from anyone?
Held you in my arms for the first time that day
Felt like God's anointed when you didn't push me away
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Lean on the concrete walls in shadow
Why should we wait to throw the switch?
Felt your name burn in like a tattoo into my skin
Rain on the clay tiles all night
Your head nestled beneath my chin
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
In the lost age
Where the jewels hide
And sword sticks in the waiting stone
Still warm
Small chambers shrinking til they vanish
Wolves in the hallway gaining ground
Reach down to the moment when I should've said something true
Shadows and their sources now stealing away with you
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Why should we hide from anyone?
Held you in my arms for the first time that day
Felt like God's anointed when you didn't push me away
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Lean on the concrete walls in shadow
Why should we wait to throw the switch?
Felt your name burn in like a tattoo into my skin
Rain on the clay tiles all night
Your head nestled beneath my chin
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
In the lost age
Where the jewels hide
And sword sticks in the waiting stone
Still warm
Small chambers shrinking til they vanish
Wolves in the hallway gaining ground
Reach down to the moment when I should've said something true
Shadows and their sources now stealing away with you
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Gold light shining on so many things
In the age of kings
Lyrics submitted by mossushi
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