[Intro] [People's Choir] Kneel no more Kneel no more Ashes at the palace door Kneel no more [Verse] Vael rode out in silver armor With the royal seal displayed “Order lives through my command now Every debt must still be paid” But the square was full of faces He had never learned to see Hands that built the golden palace Hands now clenched and finally free [Pre-Chorus] He said, “Fear will make you lawful” I said, “Fear has made you blind” Then the choir of the people Rose like thunder from behind [Chorus] Kneel no more To the lords behind the door Kneel no more To the crown that feeds on war Raise your voices, break the chain Let the ashes speak the score We were born for more than sorrow We will kneel no more [Verse] Kaelen crossed the shattered courtyard Not as conqueror, not as slave He laid his sword before the people And said, “Let this city live today” Vael screamed, “She loves the enemy She has sold your sacred throne” But the mothers of the alleys Answered, “She has not stood alone” [Pre-Chorus] The Oracle’s words in ember light Moved through every tongue A kingdom built on kneeling Dies when standing has begun [Chorus] Kneel no more To the lords behind the door Kneel no more To the crown that feeds on war Raise your voices, break the chain Let the ashes speak the score We were born for more than sorrow We will kneel no more [Instrumental Break] [Heavy Riff] Boots on marble Fists in air Choirs rising Everywhere [Bridge] Aurelia: I release you from my shadow Choir: We release you from our fear Kaelen: Let no border claim your children Choir: Let no tyrant call this clear Vael: Without a crown, you are nothing Aurelia: Then nothing saves them now Choir: Better nothing made of mercy Than a throne that makes us bow [Breakdown] [Shouted] No more chains No more lies No more gods In royal disguise [Build-up] Stone by stone Wall by wall The old world shakes The old gods fall [Final Chorus] Kneel no more To the lords behind the door Kneel no more To the crown that feeds on war Raise your voices, break the chain Let the ashes speak the score We were born for more than sorrow We will kneel no more [Outro] [Choir] Kneel no more Kneel no more Ashes at the palace door Kneel no more