Stellarum, by Furnace

Stellarum

by Furnace

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1.	Brother J 04:24	lyrics	buy track
He awoke surrounded by the Other Ones And suddenly he remembered who they were His brothers and sisters of the Black Stone Church But in this context, it all just seemed a blur “Brother J. it’s good that you’ve returned We’re here for you, I hope you understand Do you remember all the things you’ve learned? Our Church, the Earth and the masterplan” Then like a blow it all returned to him The planned eradication of humanity But just how far had the operation gone? Were they all infected, celebrating mortality? “We are still working on the virus But very soon it will be in our hands And then at last we finally complete The closing step of the masterplan” “Still we’re waiting For the final break Perfection for infection and mankind’s doom Still we’re waiting But we are in no rush Humanity’s not going anywhere soon” They told him to rest a while now His strength and mind, he must regain Once he’s back on his feet He would join their cause again Then like a blow it all returned to him The planned eradication of humanity But just how far had the operation gone? Were they all infected, celebrating mortality? Then like a blow it all returned to him The planned eradication of humanity But just how far had the operation gone? Were they all infected, celebrating mortality?
2.	Watching Your Dreams Go By 04:29	lyrics	buy track
Since his return He would spend his time pondering Sleepless nights And days filled with wondering Humanity might die But I don’t want to There is another world A place beyond that I’ve gone to How can I escape The global genocide And find another world Where I can live and thrive I just can’t let my dreams go by! Breaking away He had to escape at any cost Isolation Where would he be safe from the holocaust? He never thought about leaving the church before Would they try to stop him if he walked out the door? Is there a reason to live if all of mankind dies? Yet why should he let anyone else plan his demise Just then, a news flash caught his eye A space shuttle to launch within a few days The first manned expedition to Mars And he saw his chance to get out of this place I’ve found a way To leave this all behind Another world For me to find A new life for me to find This is the way ’cause mankind can’t be saved Another world Arises from our grave
3.	Starbound Stowaway 05:19	lyrics	buy track
The launching site was just a few hours away He sneaked out the house and was on his way Quickly bought a one-way ticket for the train Self-assured that he would never see those people again Starbound Stowaway – heading for the great unknown Starbound Stowaway – any place is better than home Starbound Stowaway – heading for the great unknown Starbound Stowaway – any place is better alone The security guard was a member of the Church So he let him through without any further research Running down the hallways to find the shuttle bay Time was running short and he could not risk delay Eventually he found the entrance and crept within Aboard the shuttle he hid inside a garbage bin A sigh of relief when he heard them close the hatch Then a massive rumbling as the shuttle detached Starbound Stowaway – heading for the great unknown Starbound Stowaway – any place is better than home Starbound Stowaway – heading for the great unknown Starbound Stowaway – any place is better alone
4.	Under the Command of Captain Shaw 03:51	lyrics	buy track
Blasting away They tear through the clouds Defying gravity So powerful and proud The silver eagle Soaring to the stars A quest for science On a Mission to Mars He is the man He’s in command Here his words are the law United we stand Under his command Hear the word of Captain Shaw Heed the word of the Captain Shaw Eventually J. had to come out Total surprise To anyone about What could they do? They couldn’t stop the ship They had to bring him With them on their trip Under the command of Captain Shaw - Under the command of Captain Shaw Under the command of Captain Shaw - Under the command of Captain Shaw From an Angry Young Man To a Renegade of sorts No one can question the Loyalty he exhorts He spared J’s life In an act of mercy A fateful decision Sparking controversy He is the man He’s in command Here his words are the law United we stand Under his command Hear the word of Captain Shaw Heed the word of Captain Shaw Under the command of Captain Shaw - Under the command of Captain Shaw Under the command of Captain Shaw - Under the command of Captain Shaw
5.	New Eden 03:39	lyrics	buy track
Should J. tell them About the fate awaiting mankind The dreadful plot of the Church he left behind If they ever returned They might be the only ones alive In his mind he perceived How they all might survive New Eden - a Mars bound colony New Eden - restart humanity New Eden - a Mars bound colony New Eden - restart humanity A vision emerged Of Mars’s mythic face Could it be the cradle Of the human race? He had to convince the others To change their mission From a quest of exploration To one of a new population New Eden - a Mars bound colony New Eden - restart humanity New Eden - a Mars bound colony New Eden - restart humanity Around him he saw Excellent humanoid specimens The perfect breeding ground For a new human settlement Back to where it all began We’ll reset the course of man Back to where it all began We’ll reset the course of man New Eden - a Mars bound colony New Eden - restart humanity New Eden - a Mars bound colony New Eden - restart humanity
6.	Merging with the Dark 04:25	lyrics	buy track
Sailing along its planned trajectory The shuttle’s course is laid clear Then from out of nowhere the scanner reacts An unknown object is drawing near With a thunderous clang it hits the ship Then all is silenced by a deathlike calm No one moves and no one speaks Except confirming that no one’s been harmed What could it be - stuck to our hull Emanating some form of energy What can we see - metallic yet dull And unknown life-form or just debris Merging - Merging with the Dark Merging - Merging with the Dark Merging - Merging with the Dark Merging - Merging with the Dark J. never spoke of his notions again Now nothing but the Dark filled his thoughts “Is this alien object a foe or friend An assailant and now we’re caught?” “What is it and how does it affect us? Can we continue our mission?” Strange currents flowed into their minds Probing their inner visions Something diffuses through the vessel A palpable force of strange energy They all feel it yet no one dares to speak Lest the others might think him crazy Now it has merged with the ship The scanners cannot register it anymore They prepare to continue their trip Starting where they left off before “How can you continue as if nothing happened There is something out there still As long as it’s there we’re not safe Take charge - it’s kill or be killed”
7.	Manifestations 03:54	lyrics	buy track
On the morning after the collision They find that they are not alone Yet the people there are no strangers But rather the ones they know from home “Yes, I was dreaming of her last night And now she’s here How come the visions locked in our minds Suddenly appear?” Night after night New manifestations materialize Sight after sight Can’t believe what I see with my own two eyes With bodies they’re not just illusions Where do you find beings like these? Identical to their earth-born equals With all physical properties “Yes, I was dreaming of him last night And now he’s here Countless characters from my past Emerge so clear” Night after night New manifestations materialize Sight after sight Can’t believe what I see with my own two eyes Night after night New manifestations materialize Sight after sight Can’t believe what I see with my own two eyes
8.	Man Reborn 03:49	lyrics	buy track
Realizing that what J. dreams comes alive There is a way for mankind to survive A new population born from his fantasy Visions appear creating a new society Man Reborn Stronger than before Without malice, hate or war Man Reborn The ultimate kind Born from the depths of his mind Man Reborn Man Reborn Man Reborn Man Reborn Trying to focus on all the good qualities Kind, compassionate people for equality Eliminating greed and stupidity While dreaming up a new humanity Man Reborn Stronger than before Without malice, hate or war Man Reborn The ultimate kind Born from the depths of his mind “I am he - The Creator The one to save our existence Reality - not just a dream A new path of persistence I am he - The Creator The one to save our existence Reality - not just a dream A new path of persistence”
9.	A World Beyond the Void 04:19	lyrics	buy track
That night the dreams of Yog-Sothoth returned to J. That dreadful mass of glowing orbs and living decay He showed him great wonders transcending infinity The World beyond the Void could now be reality As the sleeping period approached its closure J. awoke to a state of utter composure Radiating the glory of long sought victory He stood face to face with the ancient deity “Master you have returned From the World beyond the Void This time nothing will stop us For Mankind has been destroyed Let’s turn our sights on a distant world A World beyond the Void" “Where you lead - I will follow Where you lead - I will follow Where you lead - I will follow Where you lead - I will follow” "I have planned to repopulate Mars by your grace Here are your subjects, the ones to breed our new race" Presenting Yog-Sothoth to the crew, they froze in fear Then they turned away and quickly disappeared "Lead me away From this empty shell of steel Out to your world Where life is truly real One small step for man A giant leap for humanity Now I understand A faithful plunge into eternity" “Master you have returned From the World beyond the Void This time nothing will stop us For Mankind has been destroyed Let’s turn our sights on a distant world A World beyond the Void Let’s turn our sights on a distant world A World beyond the Void"
10.	Mission Report 80-096-02 03:53	lyrics	buy track
Report regarding the stowaway Answering to the name of J. At first, he seemed well-adjusted Sincere and could be trusted Then came the asteroid collision Basically, no risk to our mission But he seemed anxious and convinced that We were under an alien attack Another mission report Another number in a row Catalogued in an orderly array Another mission report That no one will remember Gone the day - they filed it away Another mission A Mission Report Another mission A Mission Report Imaginary people he would see Creating a Mars-bound colony He shunned away and kept to himself We worried and feared for his health One morning when left his bed He looked around and raised his head Gazing at us with contempt Saying something quite arrogant He walked straight to the air lock bay Flicked the switch of the outer gate Then ejected himself into space Drifting away ‘til we could see no trace Not being crucial to the crew There was nothing that we could do The mission will carry on as planned Our next report will be when we land Another mission report Another number in a row Catalogued in an orderly array Another mission report That no one will remember Gone the day - they filed it away Another mission A Mission Report Another mission A Mission Report