[Intro] [Verse] Shadows crawl across the hall Flickering torchlight starts to fall Hushed words spoken, sharp and low Seeds of doubt begin to grow Eyes that meet, then turn away What dark purpose do they play? Beneath the mead, a bitter taste Brotherhood begins to waste [Chorus] Poison in the air we breathe Chains of trust begin to cleave Who stands with us, who stands apart? Winter chills within the heart! Trust is lost, a fragile shield On this blood-soaked battlefield! [Verse] A stolen glance, a tightened fist A loyalty that can't exist Resentment festers, deep and cold A story waiting to unfold The fire crackles, embers gleam Reflecting a disturbing dream Each loyal oath, a whispered lie As ancient hatreds start to fly [Chorus] Poison in the air we breathe Chains of trust begin to cleave Who stands with us, who stands apart? Winter chills within the heart! Trust is lost, a fragile shield On this blood-soaked battlefield! [Bridge] The horns are raised, but not in cheer Just hollow sounds that feed the fear A silent pact, a hidden blade In this dark masquerade The feast is long, the night is deep While watchful eyes their secrets keep [Verse] I see the hunger in their stare A hunger I can barely bear They speak of glory, speak of might But hide the darkness from the light Is this the end of all we've known? Upon this desolate, cold throne? A brotherhood now ripped and torn By whispers of a coming storm [Chorus] Poison in the air we breathe Chains of trust begin to cleave Who stands with us, who stands apart? Winter chills within the heart! Trust is lost, a fragile shield On this blood-soaked battlefield! [Outro]