Strife

Sulfur

[Verse 1]
They weave their tales, the silver-tongued, to calm the crowd with lies,
Promise peace, a tranquil hum, while storm clouds choke the skies.
Their words, a veil, a soothing spell, they pull the strings unseen,
Control’s their game, no shame, no hell — their truth a guillotine.

[Chorus 1]
The ruse is breaking, cracks in their throne,
They swear it’s fine, but the storm’s full-grown.
Teflon hearts, they dodge the blame,
Pointing fingers — it’s all the same.

[Post-Chorus 1]
Words like smoke, they twist, they fade,
No weight, no truth — their debts unpaid.

[Verse 2]
They stand so tall, their shadows cast, a narrative they’ve spun,
The masses sway, their grip holds fast — they think the war’s been won.
But eyes now see, the cracks unfold, their promises wear thin,
The storm they hide will break their hold — their reign built on a sin.

[Bridge]
Caught in lies, they feign surprise, their masks begin to slip,
Certainty’s their own demise, truth breaks their iron grip.
No growth, no doubt, their minds stay shut, delusion chains their soul,
The storm will rise, their reign will rot — no words can make them whole.

[Chorus 2]
The ruse collapses, their throne’s a lie,
They preach of calm, but the end’s too nigh.
Teflon souls, they shift the blame,
Next in line — it’s all their game.

[Post-Chorus 2]
Words like ash, they choke, they fall,
No shield, no plea can stop the call.

[Verse 3]
Their voices crack, the crowd now turns — the veil’s been torn apart,
The storm they swore would never burn ignites within the heart.
Accountable, they’ll face the flame — no charm can save them now,
Their power’s just a fleeting claim, a breaking, fragile vow.

[Chorus 3]
The ruse is shattered, their crown’s in dust,
They sold us peace, but betrayed our trust.
Teflon hearts — their blame won’t stick,
The storm’s alive, it’s coming quick.

[Post-Chorus 3]
Words like ghosts, they fade, they break,
No atonement holds, for truth’s own sake.

[Verse 4]
The blameless rise, their eyes awake — no chains can hold them down,
The storm they feared will overtake, their lies will drown and drown.
Their certainty, a cage they built, no growth beyond their view,
The reckoning will spare no guilt — their time is overdue.

[Outro]
The blameless rise, their eyes awake — no chains can hold them down,
The storm they feared will overtake, their lies will drown and drown.
Their certainty, a cage they built, no growth beyond their view,
The reckoning will spare no guilt — their time is overdue.

The storm’s alive, it shakes the ground, their words — a feeble sound,
No ruse can hide, no peace is found, the truth comes crashing down.
They’re victims of their own design, blind to what they knew,
The blameless rise, the storm’s divine — their reign is broken through.

The Ruse

"Iron of the Steppes" is a lyrical tribute to the rise and dominance of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan. It explores the brutal unity, unstoppable force, and fearsome reputation of the Mongol hordes as they swept across continents. The song portrays the Khan as a mythic, almost divine figure—an embodiment of ruthless leadership, destiny, and military genius. 
(NOTE:  I used google translate to get the Mongolian lyrics.  If they are wrong I tried my best.  I have the English translation below it.)

[start]

[Verse 1]
We ride beneath the blackened sky
Banner raised, no soul alive
Steel and fire in our hands
Born to crush and to command

From the steppe, the storm begins
Leathered skin and bloodstained grin
No fortress holds, no king defies
When the Khan sets fire to the skies

[Pre-Chorus 1]
No mercy shown beneath our hooves
Your fate is carved by crescent moons
We take the blood, we take the land
Kneel or fall to the iron hand

[Chorus]
Swear to the Khan, ride as one
Crush the weak, their end has come
No walls can hide them now
(Хүчирхэг хаан бүхнийг хардаг)
[The mighty Khan sees all]

Khan will lead, we will not fall
Strike like flame and take it all
Join or be undone!
(Байлдан дагуулах эзэнд захирагдах!)
[Submit to the ruler of conquest!]

[Verse 2]
From birth we ride, from dust we rise
Steppe-born wrath in silent eyes
Chosen not by gold or name
Only valor feeds the flame

The clans once torn are now one blade
Sharpened for the wars we've made
Nature calls us, wild and free
The earth itself commands our siege

[Pre-Chorus 2]
He speaks, and lightning cracks the sky
A god of war, none question why
One empire forged by blood and steel
Bend the world beneath our heels

[Chorus]
Swear to the Khan, ride as one
Crush the weak, their end has come
No walls can hide them now
(Хүчирхэг хаан бүхнийг хардаг)
[The mighty Khan sees all]

Khan will lead, we will not fall
Strike like flame and take it all
Join or be undone!
(Байлдан дагуулах эзэнд захирагдах!)
[Submit to the ruler of conquest!]

[Bridge]
Тэдний гэрийг шатааж, титмийг нь хугал
[Burn their homes, break their crown]
Тэдний удам угсааг газар нураа
[Tear their lineage to the ground]
Тэдний хөвгүүдийг ав, алтыг нь ав
[Take their sons, take their gold]
Бидний нэрийг хөлдөөсөн чулуунд сийлээрэй
[Carve our names in frozen stone]

Хэн ч хайрлахгүй, хэн ч уйлахгүй
[None shall love, none shall weep]
Манай адуунууд нойроо дарж байхад
[When our horses crush their sleep]
Бид ясанд ороосон аянга
[We are thunder wrapped in bone]
Гавлын сэнтий рүү алхаж байна
[Marching to a throne of skulls]

[Pre-Chorus 1]
No mercy shown beneath our hooves
Your fate is carved by crescent moons
We take the blood, we take the land
Kneel or fall to the iron hand

[Chorus]
Swear to the Khan, ride as one
Crush the weak, their end has come
No walls can hide them now
(Хүчирхэг хаан бүхнийг хардаг)
[The mighty Khan sees all]

Khan will lead, we will not fall
Strike like flame and take it all
He will conquer every sun
(Хаан дэлхийг бүхэлд нь захирна)
[The Khan shall rule the world entire]

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