1. |
Brother J
04:24
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He awoke surrounded by the Other Ones
And suddenly he remembered who they were
His brothers and sisters of the Black Stone Church
But in this context, it all just seemed a blur
“Brother J. it’s good that you’ve returned
We’re here for you, I hope you understand
Do you remember all the things you’ve learned?
Our Church, the Earth and the masterplan”
Then like a blow it all returned to him
The planned eradication of humanity
But just how far had the operation gone?
Were they all infected, celebrating mortality?
“We are still working on the virus
But very soon it will be in our hands
And then at last we finally complete
The closing step of the masterplan”
“Still we’re waiting
For the final break
Perfection for infection and mankind’s doom
Still we’re waiting
But we are in no rush
Humanity’s not going anywhere soon”
They told him to rest a while now
His strength and mind, he must regain
Once he’s back on his feet
He would join their cause again
Then like a blow it all returned to him
The planned eradication of humanity
But just how far had the operation gone?
Were they all infected, celebrating mortality?
Then like a blow it all returned to him
The planned eradication of humanity
But just how far had the operation gone?
Were they all infected, celebrating mortality?
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Since his return
He would spend his time pondering
Sleepless nights
And days filled with wondering
Humanity might die
But I don’t want to
There is another world
A place beyond that I’ve gone to
How can I escape
The global genocide
And find another world
Where I can live and thrive
I just can’t let my dreams go by!
Breaking away
He had to escape at any cost
Isolation
Where would he be safe from the holocaust?
He never thought about leaving the church before
Would they try to stop him if he walked out the door?
Is there a reason to live if all of mankind dies?
Yet why should he let anyone else plan his demise
Just then, a news flash caught his eye
A space shuttle to launch within a few days
The first manned expedition to Mars
And he saw his chance to get out of this place
I’ve found a way
To leave this all behind
Another world
For me to find
A new life for me to find
This is the way
’cause mankind can’t be saved
Another world
Arises from our grave
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3. |
Starbound Stowaway
05:19
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The launching site was just a few hours away
He sneaked out the house and was on his way
Quickly bought a one-way ticket for the train
Self-assured that he would never see those people again
Starbound Stowaway – heading for the great unknown
Starbound Stowaway – any place is better than home
Starbound Stowaway – heading for the great unknown
Starbound Stowaway – any place is better alone
The security guard was a member of the Church
So he let him through without any further research
Running down the hallways to find the shuttle bay
Time was running short and he could not risk delay
Eventually he found the entrance and crept within
Aboard the shuttle he hid inside a garbage bin
A sigh of relief when he heard them close the hatch
Then a massive rumbling as the shuttle detached
Starbound Stowaway – heading for the great unknown
Starbound Stowaway – any place is better than home
Starbound Stowaway – heading for the great unknown
Starbound Stowaway – any place is better alone
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Blasting away
They tear through the clouds
Defying gravity
So powerful and proud
The silver eagle
Soaring to the stars
A quest for science
On a Mission to Mars
He is the man
He’s in command
Here his words are the law
United we stand
Under his command
Hear the word of Captain Shaw
Heed the word of the Captain Shaw
Eventually
J. had to come out
Total surprise
To anyone about
What could they do?
They couldn’t stop the ship
They had to bring him
With them on their trip
Under the command of Captain Shaw - Under the command of Captain Shaw
Under the command of Captain Shaw - Under the command of Captain Shaw
From an Angry Young Man
To a Renegade of sorts
No one can question the
Loyalty he exhorts
He spared J’s life
In an act of mercy
A fateful decision
Sparking controversy
He is the man
He’s in command
Here his words are the law
United we stand
Under his command
Hear the word of Captain Shaw
Heed the word of Captain Shaw
Under the command of Captain Shaw - Under the command of Captain Shaw
Under the command of Captain Shaw - Under the command of Captain Shaw
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5. |
New Eden
03:39
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Should J. tell them
About the fate awaiting mankind
The dreadful plot of the
Church he left behind
If they ever returned
They might be the only ones alive
In his mind he perceived
How they all might survive
New Eden - a Mars bound colony
New Eden - restart humanity
New Eden - a Mars bound colony
New Eden - restart humanity
A vision emerged
Of Mars’s mythic face
Could it be the cradle
Of the human race?
He had to convince the others
To change their mission
From a quest of exploration
To one of a new population
New Eden - a Mars bound colony
New Eden - restart humanity
New Eden - a Mars bound colony
New Eden - restart humanity
Around him he saw
Excellent humanoid specimens
The perfect breeding ground
For a new human settlement
Back to where it all began
We’ll reset the course of man
Back to where it all began
We’ll reset the course of man
New Eden - a Mars bound colony
New Eden - restart humanity
New Eden - a Mars bound colony
New Eden - restart humanity
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6. |
Merging With The Dark
04:25
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Sailing along its planned trajectory
The shuttle’s course is laid clear
Then from out of nowhere the scanner reacts
An unknown object is drawing near
With a thunderous clang it hits the ship
Then all is silenced by a deathlike calm
No one moves and no one speaks
Except confirming that no one’s been harmed
What could it be - stuck to our hull
Emanating some form of energy
What can we see - metallic yet dull
And unknown life-form or just debris
Merging - Merging with the Dark
Merging - Merging with the Dark
Merging - Merging with the Dark
Merging - Merging with the Dark
J. never spoke of his notions again
Now nothing but the Dark filled his thoughts
“Is this alien object a foe or friend
An assailant and now we’re caught?”
“What is it and how does it affect us?
Can we continue our mission?”
Strange currents flowed into their minds
Probing their inner visions
Something diffuses through the vessel
A palpable force of strange energy
They all feel it yet no one dares to speak
Lest the others might think him crazy
Now it has merged with the ship
The scanners cannot register it anymore
They prepare to continue their trip
Starting where they left off before
“How can you continue as if nothing happened
There is something out there still
As long as it’s there we’re not safe
Take charge - it’s kill or be killed”
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7. |
Manifestations
03:54
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On the morning after the collision
They find that they are not alone
Yet the people there are no strangers
But rather the ones they know from home
“Yes, I was dreaming of her last night
And now she’s here
How come the visions locked in our minds
Suddenly appear?”
Night after night
New manifestations materialize
Sight after sight
Can’t believe what I see with my own two eyes
With bodies they’re not just illusions
Where do you find beings like these?
Identical to their earth-born equals
With all physical properties
“Yes, I was dreaming of him last night
And now he’s here
Countless characters from my past
Emerge so clear”
Night after night
New manifestations materialize
Sight after sight
Can’t believe what I see with my own two eyes
Night after night
New manifestations materialize
Sight after sight
Can’t believe what I see with my own two eyes
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8. |
Man Reborn
03:49
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Realizing that what J. dreams comes alive
There is a way for mankind to survive
A new population born from his fantasy
Visions appear creating a new society
Man Reborn
Stronger than before
Without malice, hate or war
Man Reborn
The ultimate kind
Born from the depths of his mind
Man Reborn
Man Reborn
Man Reborn
Man Reborn
Trying to focus on all the good qualities
Kind, compassionate people for equality
Eliminating greed and stupidity
While dreaming up a new humanity
Man Reborn
Stronger than before
Without malice, hate or war
Man Reborn
The ultimate kind
Born from the depths of his mind
“I am he - The Creator
The one to save our existence
Reality - not just a dream
A new path of persistence
I am he - The Creator
The one to save our existence
Reality - not just a dream
A new path of persistence”
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9. |
A World Beyond The Void
04:19
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That night the dreams of Yog-Sothoth returned to J.
That dreadful mass of glowing orbs and living decay
He showed him great wonders transcending infinity
The World beyond the Void could now be reality
As the sleeping period approached its closure
J. awoke to a state of utter composure
Radiating the glory of long sought victory
He stood face to face with the ancient deity
“Master you have returned
From the World beyond the Void
This time nothing will stop us
For Mankind has been destroyed
Let’s turn our sights on a distant world
A World beyond the Void"
“Where you lead - I will follow
Where you lead - I will follow
Where you lead - I will follow
Where you lead - I will follow”
"I have planned to repopulate Mars by your grace
Here are your subjects, the ones to breed our new race"
Presenting Yog-Sothoth to the crew, they froze in fear
Then they turned away and quickly disappeared
"Lead me away
From this empty shell of steel
Out to your world
Where life is truly real
One small step for man
A giant leap for humanity
Now I understand
A faithful plunge into eternity"
“Master you have returned
From the World beyond the Void
This time nothing will stop us
For Mankind has been destroyed
Let’s turn our sights on a distant world
A World beyond the Void
Let’s turn our sights on a distant world
A World beyond the Void"
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10. |
Mission Report 80-096-02
03:53
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Furnace Sweden
FURNACE are the brainchild of jack-of-all-trades Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Massacre) and Peter Svensson (Assassin's Blade, Void Moon), based on their shared love of horror-fantasy concept albums. The line-up of the Swedes is completed by drummer Lars Demoké (Gauntlet Rule, Catacomb). ... more
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