Hades - Aftermath Of Betrayal Lyrics
The tragedy of Hamlet (Inspired by the play by William Shakespeare)Lyrics and Music: SchulmanACT I(Ed solo)Once past twelve sounds a bell'Tis bitter cold at ElsinoreThree Danes await and watch the nightFor the late king Hamlet's spectral sightIt comes again in warlike formThis spirit of health beckons his sonFather, king, royal Dane?Tell me the reason why you cameI am the spirit of the kingI walk the night and burn by day"Till the foul crimes done in my daysOf nature are burnt and purged away"A serpents sting took my lifeNow wears my crown and wed my wifeAvenge my death, remember meHamlet my son, kill the king!ACTS II and IIIA noble mind overthrownSeized with madnessDethrone!Somewhat deceptiveTo masque his designsThe prince will reap his vengeance in timeHis lady love doth think him madLord Chamberlain warnsStay away!The actors come hitherPresenting a playHamlet's intentions are underwayHe has caught the conscience of the kingRailed the queenThought Claudius slainInstead lay deadThe fool ChamberlainBanished; to England Hamlet is sent(Ed, Dan solo)ACT IVThe sails were set for their destructionTwice fell the night their ship is attackedDeath has strayed from his path to claim sweet OpheliaThe prince now returns enraged with wrathHe falls upon innocence returning to dustSwears he laertes, Hamlet mustPay for all grievances put on his houseConspiracy lingers, the duel; a trap(Ed solo)To be continued...
