Her Democratic Empire

Sent tickets off to Paris
The Princes royal ball
Her feet perfumed in slippers
She barely spoke at all
Being led up to his chambers
A knife in crimson red
Had drawn beneath her garter
But this is what he said

How could the kingdom come to this
When leaders are killed by ones they've led
I let your sorrow be my own
Lady of light I call you home

Her shadow danced off mirrors
She turned her head away
The knife in trembling fingers
The blood froze in her veins
Her eyes lit up with hatred
Desired bloodlust fed
Her sins were sharpened iron
And this is what she said

You let the kingdom come to this
When leaders betray the ones they've led
You let my sorrow turn to pain
Prince of the dark I end your reign

Sent tickets off to London
The Princes royal ball
Her feet perfumed in slippers
She barely spoke at all.

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