From the recording Nocturnes And Requiems
"End of Time" the debut single by the Dark Melodic Metal quartet Witherfall is a unique approach to the idea of a modern Metal song. Memorable melodic hooks, big choruses and Vocals with a dynamic mix of aggression and multi-octave falsetto mastery. Combined with virtuosic guitar playing reminiscent of the legends of the neoclassical shred guitar scene, backed by a progressive rhythm section featuring modern extreme drumming techniques and fusion influenced bass lines. These elements are combined into a song that will surely interest the standard listener and musician alike.
Lyrics
The End of Time
Dreyer/Michael
In a corner, hate can serve us well
It circles 'round us only time can tell
Lies die slowly
Now in the courtyard sounds a distant bell
It’s only there to warn us
Of some impending hell
I can see it…
Rise up from under the old world
And into another day on the wind, we make our way…
Onward through history reeling from impotence
You wage your war from the pages of books
Leading the charge from the comfort of ignorance
The taking of innocent lives without firing a shot
Cradle of civilization your omnibus
Losing the battle & not winning the war
Staying the hand of the leper in all of us
You take up the sword of forgiveness with no remorse
(c)
So now that it’s done
We’ve come to the end of time
Let’s just let it die and fall from our eyes
They’ve poisoned the well, the promise of paradise a lie
We live our lives one step from the end…
Pushing past ignorance we take on our enemies
Breaking down walls that once kept out the damned
Leading the charge as they lay down in front of us
Leaving the sheep to kneel as we make our stand
In the garden lost in lifes frantic pace
The mystery defines us leaves without a trace
Lines of history
In the courtyard, silence casts its spell
Leaves us to our memories ghosts and demons dwell
Someone save me…
Cause I'm not the person I once was
And into another life, I expire…