Song #67 - The Shadow and the Flame
Written by David Newton (Wong)
Completed on 15/09/2004
Length: 4min 41sec
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This is, of course, based on "Prince of Persia" - not
the modern ones, but the story of the classic first two
games. Ages ago when it was released, the first one
genuinely scared me, especially at the part when the mirror
appeared. Years later, I'm still trying to beat it in even
faster times than before, and my current record is just
under 18 minutes from start to finish. I think that puts me
in the top 200 in the world. Impressed now, aren't you.
This sounds quite different from many of my other songs,
with a different pace and an attempt at some Arabian-style
melodies, particularly at the start and end. The introduction
incorporates the theme from the beginning of "The Shadow and
the Flame" itself. At the very end there's a brief section
resembling the guitar part of Gamma Ray's "The Winged Horse",
as that song reminded me so much of what this song is based
on.
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A prince from an ancient city, far across the sand
I am the lone survivor, my father's sword in my hand
Reaching the crest of a dune, I look up to the skies
Another Arabian night before my eyes
Climb the tower, your princess awaits
To save her from the tyrant and yourself from your fate
Nothing left to lose, but so much to gain
When you're guided by your spirits, the shadow and the flame
Eleven days after escaping, the war seemed to be won
The banished magician took power, my task is not yet done
Lost in the desert alone, so far away from home
But I will return and I will reclaim my throne
Climb the tower, your princess awaits
To save her from the tyrant and yourself from your fate
Nothing left to lose, but so much to gain
When you're guided by your spirits, the shadow and the flame
Known to no one, scorned by all, but I will rise again
Guarded by the powers of the shadow and the flame
Climb the tower, your princess awaits
To save her from the tyrant and yourself from your fate
Nothing left to lose, but so much to gain
When you're guided by your spirits, the shadow and the flame
The shadow and the flame
The shadow and the flame
