Duchess of Shadows HiRaya (EN)

[Intro. Whispered female vocal, low organ drone, distant tremolo strings, one sharp kick drum hit on beat 4]

Through the mist, beneath the moon,
I heard the iron calling...
Not by blood, nor by command,
But by the path I've chosen...
HiRaya...

[Verse 1. Fingerpicked acoustic guitar, low cello ostinato, soft hi-hat. Female vocal: storytelling, clear, gaining confidence]

I walked through halls of broken dreams,
Where shadows danced in silver streams.
A thousand whispers knew my name,
But none could ever tame my flame.

I wear the night like velvet lace,
A thousand secrets in my grace.
No borrowed glory, no disguise,
Just ancient fire behind my eyes.

[Pre-Chorus. Rising tension: ride cymbal roll, string glissandos, brass stabs. Female vocal: rising intensity, stronger consonants]

I heard the thunder, felt the call,
Beyond the gates, beyond the wall.
And where the iron banners fly,
I found my place beneath the sky.

[Chorus. Full power: heavy guitars, driving drums, timpani, full orchestra. Female vocal: soaring, wide range, maximum clarity]

I am HiRaya, daughter of the night,
A Duchess walking through the firelight!
With iron in my soul and stars upon