The House Of Atreus act 2

1. WINGS OF VENGEANCE

(MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS)

ERINYES:
Cold the Blood of an Angel, cold the Blood in my Heart
Never stand between us or lose the Mystic Art

APOLLO:
Die cursing the Shadows, die cursing the Light
Everything is changing except the Will to Fight

APOLLO TO ORESTES:
By the Rising of the Sun, you will understand this Night
In the Land where your Father died

ORESTES:
Into the Mighty Arms of Death
Into the Darkness we fall
Into the Mighty Arms of Death
Into the Darkness we fall

ORESTES:
Cold the Blood of an Angel, cold the Blood of the Sky
Everything is Fated, the Gods to me won't lie
Die cursing the Shadows, die cursing the Light
Everything is wasted, except the Will to Fight

APOLLO & ELEKTRA:
By the Rising of the Sun, you will understand this Night
In the Land where your Father died

ORESTES, ELEKTRA & CHORUS OF SLAVES:
Into the Mighty Arms of Death
Into the Darkness we fall
Into the Mighty Arms of Death
Into the Darkness we fall... Spirit.... Avenge... Fury... Face the Flames...

APOLLO & CHORUS:
Come forth rise, take off your chains and fly into the Sky
Stake the Viper, Kill in turn
Fly, make an Oath to the Sky
Win your Kingdom, win the Fame of a God!!!

ERINYES:
Cold the Blood of an Angel, cold the Blood in my Heart
Everything is Raging, the Damned will choose their Mark

APOLLO:
Kill, Kill without warning, run the Blood of the Free
Fear lives on a Mountain and Ravages our Dreams
By the Rising of the Sun, you will understand this Night of Fire

CHORUS:
Into the Mighty Arms of Death
To the Sky we never left
Uncertain Hero you'll win the Day
Violent accounting, Fortune's array!

ORESTES & CHORUS:
Into the Mighty Arms of Death
Into the Darkness we fall
Into the Mighty Arms of Death
Into the Darkness we fall... we fall... we fall...
In Darkness.... Descend!

2. HYMN TO THE GODS OF NIGHT

(MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS)

ELEKTRA & SLAVE WOMEN:
Gods of Night, Gods of Death
I release thee
Now from Bondage go forth upon my Quest

Gods of Night, Gods of Death
I beseech thee
Strike with Power, steal the Dragon's Breath

ELEKTRA to ORESTES:
KNOW THIS, HE WAS MUTILATED WHEN SHE BURIED HIM
TO CRIPPLE HIS SPIRIT AND MAKE IT UNBEARABLE FOR YOU!!!

3. FIRE OF ECSTASY

(MUSIC BY DAVID DEFEIS & EDWARD PURSINO)

ORESTES:
I've got the Power of God, I've got the Healing Hand
I'm hear for your Salvation, I will cleanse the Land
Turn Darkness to Light, Burn the Sun through the Night
I bear the Sword of Truth, Hatred can't dispute
NO!
I'll route the Wings of Treason, I'll possess what's mine
Storm the Gates of Madness, Conquer Death and Time
When the Black Wind blows, I will bring the Light
Wash away your Sadness and cleanse the Night

ELEKTRA & ORESTES:
Fire and Water and Rain comes down
Underneath the Earth and Sky
You and I we will Shine like Fire on the Wings of the Storm
With the FIRE OF ECSTASY! FIRE OF ECSTASY!

ORESTES:
DIE!
APOLLO, DON'T FORSAKE ME!
HAVOC BRINGS OUT FURY... PILE DEATH UPON DEATH!
WAR GOD WILL CLASH WITH WAR GOD, STRIP AWAY THEIR ARMOR
WASH THE HALLS IN BLOOD!
WRAPPED IN A NET OF HATRED YOUR PRECIOUS BLOOD DID FLOW
FATHER, THEY BEAT YOU HELP US DESTROY THEM!!!

ELEKTRA & ORESTES:
Fire and Water and Rain comes down
Underneath the Open Sky
You and I we will Shine like Fire on the Wings of the Storm

ORESTES:
I've got the Power of God, I've got the Healing Hand
I'm here for your Salvation, I will Rule the Land!

ELEKTRA & ORESTES:
Fire and Water and Rain comes down
Underneath the Earth and Sky
You and I we will Shine like Fire on the Wings of the Storm
Fire and Water and Rain comes down
Underneath the Earth and Sky
You and I will Avenge our Father on the Wings of the Storm!
With the FIRE OF ECSTASY! FIRE OF ECSTASY!!!

4. THE ORACLE OF APOLLO

(MUSIC AND LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS)

APOLLO:
"WHEN THE FLESH OF LIFE IS RENT BY MURDER MOST FOUL,
AND THE BLOOD OF LIFE IS FREED UPON THE AIR
IT CRIES OUT IN ANGER FOR MORE BLOODSHED, THAT IS THE LAW!
HE WHO INFLICTS DEATH MUST SUFFER THE PAIN OF RETRIBUTION,
IT IS THE ANCIENT WISDOM OF THE AGES... OR..."

ORESTES:
Eternal Torment will strike your Heart
The Arrows of the Gods sting
Sent by Fathers who died unjust
To destroy the coward son
They visit him with Plagues - Dark Cancers of the Mind
He'll die in horror, drowning in the Waters of Acheron and Lethe...

5. THE VOICE AS WEAPON

(MUSIC AND LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS)

APOLLO:
She's the Goddess of the Silent Water waiting
Siren on the Rocks the Heir of Crime
Child of the Sun, Stormwitch of Burning
Black is the Foam of your Birth

Fasten on the Cloak of Silver Dreaming
Drain the Poison Cup or Race the Sky
Smile on the Sun, you are the Savior
Justice is not Matricide!

APOLLO & SLAVE WOMEN:
THE VOICE AS WEAPON, THE VOICE AS WEAPON
Kill from without, Kill from within
Where the Sunlight tastes like Rage

APOLLO:
Poison on the Sun reveals the Hydra
Burning on the Sword I know is red
Smile on the Son's Fateful endeavor
Now she will see by disguise
Recognize the sound of Silver Screaming
Slaughtering the Nations of thy Soul

ORESTES:
I am the one, I own the Power
Holiness sleeps at the eyes

APOLLO & SLAVE WOMEN:
THE VOICE AS WEAPON, THE VOICE AS WEAPON
Kill from without, Kill from within
Where the Sunlight tastes like Rage!

APOLLO:
Kill this wanton pair... Or Race the Sky!

ELEKTRA:
Keep your Courage and now be a Man
Black Robed Angels of Death you'll Command
You may Kill her and not suffer blame
Heed the Words of Apollo's Oracle

ORESTES:
She's the Goddess of the Silent Water waiting
Bathing on the Shores of Murder's Wine
Smile on the Son, I am returning
Back to the Home of my Birth
Blessings on the God's Light Shining
The Crown of Victory I'll wear in time
I have the force no one can tame us
Hermes will be our guide!

ORESTES:
THE VOICE AS WEAPON, THE VOICE AS WEAPON
Kill from without, Kill from within
Where the Sunlight tastes like Rage!

APOLLO, ELEKTRA & SLAVE WOMEN:
Break the Silence, break the Spirit
In the Palace, Blood will flow...
For the Shadow of thy Father
Bringing Judgment, Blood will flow...

6. MOIRA

(MUSIC AND LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS)

KLYTEMNESTRA:
Tears of Blood, Clouds hide the Sun
The Day goes Black in my arms
Pain and Love the Science of the World
Tears of Blood fill my Heart

ORESTES:
Dry your eyes the Son will rise... tomorrow
Born in Blood all must fall

ELEKTRA & SLAVE WOMEN:
KILL HER, KILL HER!!!

ORESTES:
Mountains arise, the Cities die
(Into the Seas of Blood, Scars of War remain...)
By the Power of the Will and Mind
Drown my Soul within your lips
(Into the Seas of Blood, Scars of War remain...)
The Scars of what might have been...

KLYTEMNESTRA:
Seas of Blood, Clouds hide the Sun
The Day goes Black in my arms...


7. NEMESIS (Instrumental)
(MUSIC BY DAVID DEFEIS)


8. THE WINE OF VIOLENCE
(MUSIC BY DAVID DEFEIS & EDWARD PURSINO) ORESTES: Like the Talon of Mars I'll tear right through the Wall Thunder and Lightning in Power the Gods reveal all In the Black where the Siren Reigns Ravaging the Spirits of the Brave THE WINE OF VIOLENCE, breaks our control See the Madness, Burning Angels Glow THE WINE OF VIOLENCE, I steal your Soul See the Madness in me grow I am the Wound and the Scar and the Spear come to Life Sacred Red Son of the Sun, torn to pieces imbibed In the Black where the Darkness rains Death Drowning in the currents of your shame THE WINE OF VIOLENCE, takes your control Sin and Madness Burning Kingdoms whole THE WINE OF VIOLENCE, I steal your Soul See the Madness in me grow ORESTES to AIGISTHOS: Fight me you coward, Thief of Stolen Days Joy is Destruction, driving me insane to Fight Win the Silence of the Damned, Holy Order, High Command Eagle tearing Flesh from Bone Golden Whirlwind, bare the Stars we fly! Fly!!! Let the Death Mist close your eyes!!! ORESTES: THE WINE OF VIOLENCE, takes all control See the Fire Burning down below THE WINE OF VIOLENCE, I steal your Soul See the God in me Enthroned! All Dead, Silent and alone No more Savior carved in Stone All Dead nobody will Weep Icy Water, Death runs Deep... Vengeance is Mine... I regain my Halls...

9. A TOKEN OF MY HATRED
(MUSIC AND LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS) ORESTES: I bring Vengeance!!! I ride the Severed - Seven Winds of Time From the Corner of the World Last Holy Warrior, Fire in my eyes There is Hatred in my Soul Great God of the Seven Seas, Great God of the Sky Hear me now as I ride down this Wind A King of Eternity to the last, when the first Stars arise I have come claiming my Victory to the End When the Carrion must die Inside the Palace, Avernus awaits Here the floor runs red with Blood This bitter blessing demanded by my Oath Lord Apollo hear my cry! Great God of the Seven Seas, Great God of the Sky Hear me now as I ride down this Wind A King of Eternity to the last, with a Sword by my side I have come proclaiming this Victory to the House And a butchered Father's cries Ride the Wind Snake through the Air See the Cauldron of Blood Burning there From the Dark side let the Child arrive To Ride the Rings of the Sky... on the Day when all Tyrants die! I bring Vengeance!!!
10. SUMMONING THE POWERS
(MUSIC BY: DAVID DEFEIS & EDWARD PURSINO) KLYTEMNESTRA'S SPIRIT: Spirit of the Air... Remember Spirit of the Earth... Hear my Prayer Spirit of the Seas... I Summon thee To the One who has no Name Veiled is the Night, bright are the Eyes of the Dead Fire and Water... cleanse... purify Great Spirit of Power, hear now my Commands Grant every Wish of Blood... Blood! Gods of the Dead feel my Rage, enter the Circle of my Sacrifice Take on the World, free the Plagues with the Smoke of your Word Dark is the Vision that Burns in my Heart Kill from within, Conjure the Seven who stand on the Mountains of Dawn I am the Flame Spirit of the Air... Remember Black Gods of the Sun... Cry out to me, steal the Thrones and the Powers of Him Black is the Vision of all we despise Slide on the Wind, Great is the Power that comes in the Back of the Night I am the Flame Spirit of the Air... Remember Black Gods of the Sun, cry to me Spirit of the Sea, know thy suffering Black Gods of the Sun, hear my Cry!
11. FLAMES OF THY POWER (FROM BLOOD THEY RISE)
(MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS) ERINYES: I rise on the Mountain, I do what the Gods disdain Impassive accounting, the Ghost of your Yesterday ORESTES: Fear grips my Soul as I lie awake Hole in the Sky for I die FLAMES OF THY POWER - You rise with the Blood FLAMES OF THY POWER - I worship the Sun No one remembers standing proudly FLAMES OF THY POWER - to walk in the Sun like Gods ERINYES: The cries of Forgiveness, the Soldiers of Fallen Grace The Hope of Tomorrow, the Ghost of your Yesterdays ORESTES: Fear grips my Soul as I lie awake Hole in my Heart for my Crime FLAMES OF THY POWER - I worship the Sun FLAMES OF THY POWER - you rise with the Blood No one remembers standing proudly FLAMES OF THY POWER - They walk in the Sunlight Blind (Oh, what can I do... I see the silent water closing in now) Blood of Yesterday, crossing the Silent Waterways I Rise Into the Skies of Human Snow, HAMMER THE WIND to Your Throne of Truth I see Him Shining, watch the Sin pouring down from me! Damn you All... I rise on the Mountain, I see through the Passage Ways My Heart cold and pounding, the Ghost of my Yesterdays This is my Soul washed by the God's Will Daughter of Zeus hear my Cry FLAMES OF THY POWER - I rise with the Sun FLAMES OF THY POWER - They Hunger for Blood No one remembers standing proudly FLAMES OF THY POWER - to walk in the Sunlight Shrine
12. ARMS OF MERCURY
(MUSIC AND LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS) ORESTES: I raise my head I close my eyes The Statue stares the Apparition smiles Am I here living in Mystery to the last When all Gods must die... I am yours, Pain lives inside of me To the End when the Final Rain must Fall... Away... I raise my head I say Farewell The Solemn Fears come and Crystallize Blackened Eyes, Shadows of Misery To the End when all Gods must die I am yours, Death walks inside of me For the last, for my Requiem... Again... I Fear the ARMS OF MERCURY Surround me From the Corners of the World I say goodbye I know the End is coming soon From the Margent of the World I say Farewell I know the pain that I've caused I know the Lives that were Lost In this Dark Time the Eyes deny to wash all this Blood from my Hands... In the End will we all pay this Price... I Fear the ARMS OF MERCURY Surround... From the Corner of the World I wave goodbye I know the End is coming soon From the Cauldron of the World I say Farewell I know the Pain that I've caused I know the Lines that were drawn In the Dark Time will the Gods design to wash all this Blood from my Hands... Or in the End will we all pay this price...
13. BY THE GODS
(MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS) ERINYES: BY THE GODS - Black Slaughter BY THE GODS - You're King BY THE GODS - Blind Justice BY THE GODS - We Sing All shall heel, all shall hear! BY THE GODS - Your Father BY THE GODS - Your Soul BY THE GODS - In Fire BY THE GODS - You're owned All shall heel, all shall hear! CHORUS OF ATHENIANS: Gods and Devils screaming out their Final Warning Holy Fire from the Sky Violent Mourning Burns the Rays of Olympus While the Blood drips from their eyes And the Crime shakes the Hall, "ARE YOU READY" When you see the Liar Burn Yet the Kanons are the Snakes of his Torment, at the Naval of the Earth ERINYES: I see the Sons of the Crown of the New Covered in Bloodlust and shame I feel the Whip of the Great Son of Zeus Lashing my Honour and Place Lightning won't remove the Crown We hold True I see the Face of the God, I see the Face of the God on his Black Soul APOLLO: I see the Madness as I look into your eyes Impaling Terror unfit for this Shrine Riding in Thunder the Murdering Rain Leave this Shrine and the Halls of the Mighty Go and Haunt the Slaughterhouse! ERINYES: I see the Sons of the Crown of our New King of the Heavens of Shame I see the tricks of the Lords We once Ruled I see the Face of the God, I see the Face of the God on his Black Soul APOLLO: Let the Goddess of Fortune decide who'll never return ERINYES: Will the Day break instead of the Night, the Victim returns ORESTES: In the Silence of the City, I await Fortune or Fire Dear Athena be my Healer, I am here knowing that Life may never return... ERINYES: And when you Die you'll meet the World's Suffering Plunge into the Black Night Sky We are in Force, We are called as One... All as One Holding the Ancient Right of Blood...

14. AREOPAGOS (INSTRUMENTAL)
(MUSIC BY DAVID DEFEIS)
15. THE JUDGMENT OF THE SON
(MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS)

ATHENA:
Goddess of all the Silent Wastes, thou are not found unkind
There's no Black and White, Thy Truth is not so keen
Although the Crime is Great, withhold your Sovereign Blaze

APOLLO:
Rise up rise again after the RING OF FIRE
My friendship's not feigning, your cause is my own
Rise up rise again after the RING OF FIRE
We'll beat them in Sunlight on this Day of Task

ATHENA:
Gods and all Athenians, Proud Black Erinyes
Brook no Anarchy, nor bear a Tyrant's Rule
Maintain in balance Fear the Guardian of Grace

ERINYES:
Rise up rise again after the RING OF FIRE
A Godless suppliant Burning in Chains
Rise up Ride the Wind, this is the End of Silence
The moment of Never on this DAY OF WRATH...

16. HAMMER THE WINDS
(MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS) ORESTES: Gods of All behold this Vow I see the Flames before my eyes I will employ your grasp To lead and not to blame But I will rise with the Sun Writhing Mask of Desire ERINYES: HAMMER THE WINDS to Fury See your Life's Blood leave Burning in the Darkness Where We now shall lead All of Us in Power on this Night ATHENA & CHORUS: HAMMER THE WINDS to Fury Bleach the Darkness Blind Burning in a Circle Crowned in Deadlocked Pride ERINYES: Honoured We Stand, We are All Above... All Above In despairing Light We Shine

17. GUILT OR INNOCENCE (INSTRUMENTAL)
(MUSIC BY DAVID DEFEIS)
18. THE FIELDS OF ASPHODEL
(MUSIC AND LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS) ORESTES: For so long I did wade in the River of Violence Trail the Long Night... Haunting Face where's the meaning Old enough to know the Signs So long Fated Life... Valiant Warrior tonight... say Farewell...
19. WHEN THE LEGENDS DIE
(MUSIC AND LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS) ORESTES: Father's Eyes staring in the Blackness of the Morning Mother cries echoing the Shadows of the Sunrise... There you stood arms cloaked in Darkness where the Shades have gone Wave goodbye to all that you know and all you'll ever be Where will I run, the Faces are so cold How will I Rule with Arms against the Sky Where will I go when all has been disowned Lord of this World, leave my Soul alone Troy is Burning, say Farewell (HAIL) Light the Fire of a Thousand Days (WAR) Pain and Slaughter, even Gods can lie WHEN THE LEGENDS DIE... cry like Rain... Steal the Wind, gather all the Evening's Suns so blind Where's your Soul forged in the Mist of Dawn in time will rise To Damn the Gods this is no Illusion there are Ways to bear, my share To Kill them all, Blacker than a Thousand Vows when Water Rises How will I run, the Faces are so cold How can I stand Eyes against the Night Where will I go when all is said and done I leave it behind, Graces of the World Kill the Father, Kill the Son (HAIL) Kill each other work is done (WAR) Pain is nothing, even Gods can Lie WHEN THE LEGENDS DIE... Die for me! Oh, I will not Rise again you know Oh, I will be Torn on Bloody Ground! How will I run, the Faces are so cold How will I race Clouds against the Sky I am Burning say Farewell (HAIL) Light the Fire of a Thousand Lives (WAR) Pain and Slaughter, even Gods will Lie WHEN THE LEGENDS DIE!!!


20. ANEMONE (WITHERED HOPES... FORSAKEN)
(MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID DEFEIS) ATHENA: Zeus my Father hold your Son... His Seas have all run dry... The spark of Life fades with the Dawning for those who wait... Under the Blackest Skies, my arms are open wide... Will you deny your Hand in Shaping, for those who know....
21. THE WATERS OF ACHERON (Instrumental)
(MUSIC BY DAVID DEFEIS)

22. FANTASY AND FUGUE IN D MINOR (THE DEATH OF ORESTES) (Instrumental)
(MUSIC BY DAVID DEFEIS)
23. RESURRECTION DAY (THE FINALE)
(MUSIC BY DAVID DEFEIS & EDWARD PURSINO) ORESTES' SPIRIT: Fire and Water, victims change Seasons learning, nothing's gained Now the time has come... Apparition waiting Before the Hours of Doom approaching lies... In these Hallowed Halls Sanctuary reach me Before the Hour of Doom's approaching Lights... ATHENA: And the Dark Gods awaken into the Sun And Their Darkness is frozen fortunate one They will not heal, they now will follow The Sacred Light and Sound! ATHENA: Angry now but you are not beaten down Whispered Wind the Verdict leaves him un-bound In the flowing course of Time a greater Honour for thee Will be found on the Shores of my Country Power surge echoes down from the Sky Raise your fist, cultivate Noble Lives Clothe Them now in garments dyed Matching Gold of the Sky Bold enough to sleep where They lie ATHENA & CAST: Rise up rise again after the RING OF FIRE You'll see Them recover Their Honour and Grace Rise up ride the Wind this is the End of Violence Believe in the Sunlight on this Chosen Night ORESTES: I'm returning slowly to the ground (It's RESURRECTION DAY) Returning slowly to the ground!