This is an unmastered, raw track. No effects, no filters. The melodica track has some issues that I'm trying to figure out for when I finally get around to seriously recording it.

Guitar, melodica, vocals, lyrics - James Morgenstern

Villains succeed and heroes fall.
The just lose to greed and give up on it all.
Vices take the reigns and apathy rules.
Steel calls to veins, the folly of fools.

We seek solace in dream, in the blood of the vine.
Gold loses its gleam and stars cease to shine.
Hope is a spear, driven deep in our side.
Amidst failure and fear there's nowhere to hide.

The uncaring Truth and the rigours of Life
have stolen our youth and drowned us in strife.
Heartache and sorrow cut right to the bone.
We know that tomorrow we'll still be alone.

The future lies broken, scattered 'cross the floor.
Too many words left unspoken. Time wasted wanting more.
Our suffering's confusing, no life left to spend.
This world, it is losing. We've come to the Ende. 

To the Ende

Another rough track. I attempted to harmonize with myself a bit on this one.
Guitar, vocals, lyrics - James Morgenstern


I'm the god that dwells in a place that all hold sacred,
In the inner place where all men go to pray.
I rule all your Hopes and your Fears,
Reward heartache and joy with tears.
I'm the Gossamer-Mantled night, the Fire-Crowned Day

I am...   The Star of Morning.
I am...   The Midnight Sun.
I am...   A new day dawning.
I am...   My Will be done.

You seek me within the depths of silence,
When this cruel world gives you cause to weep.
You look for my face in the flame, 
And, wailing, call out my name, 
And seek refuge within my Halls of Sleep.

I am...   The Star of Morning.
I am...   The Midnight Sun.
I am...   A new day dawning.
I am...   My Will be done.

I'm the fire that burns so deep inside you.
The voice that calls you home when you're led astray.
The Hand that lifteth you up.
The Fount that filleth your Cup.
In the darkest nights, the light that shows you the way.

I am...   The Star of Morning.
I am...   The Midnight Sun.
I am...   A new day dawning.
I am...   My Will be done.

I am...   That weeping Star of Mourning.
I am...   The cold and callous Son.
I am...   A bright new day dawning.
I am...   My Will is done.

EHEIEH

The Serpent and the Light is a solo/colaborative project. 
"This project is the beginning of a new path towards my own ends. The intent is to blend many of the most meaningful influences from my life into something active and tangible. Memories and feelings made into music and ritual."
-James

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