The Last Bastion

[Intro] In the shadows of the twilight Where the whispers meet the wind Stands a fortress old and mighty Guarding secrets deep within [Instrumental Break] [Verse 1] Through the ages, it has stood there Weathered storms and battles fierce With its stones now worn and weary It holds memories and tears [Instrumental Interlude] [Verse 2] I approached its ancient gateway Felt the echoes of the past In the silence, heard the voices Of the ones who breathed their last [Instrumental Break] [Bridge] The last bastion, strong and true In its halls, the stories grew Of a time when hope was bright In the darkest of the night [Keyboard Solo] [Verse 3] I walked through its empty chambers Touched the walls that knew of pain In the stillness, felt the power Of the lives that fought in vain [Instrumental Interlude] [Electric Guitar and Keyboard Harmony] [Verse 4] Once a beacon of salvation Now it stands in solemn grace As the world around it changes It remains, a sacred place [Verse 5] In the courtyard, wildflowers bloom Breaking through the cracks of stone A reminder, life continues Even when we're all alone [Instrumental Break] [Verse 6] I could feel the spirits linger In the air, their whispers clear Telling tales of love and valor Of their joys and of their fears [Verse 7] As the sun set on the horizon Casting shadows long and deep I knew this place would stand forever In my heart, its soul I'd keep [Instrumental Interlude] [Verse 8] Leaving then, I felt a sadness For the time that slipped away But the bastion stood as ever Guarding night, welcoming day [Instrumental] [Outro] In the shadows of the twilight Where the whispers meet the wind Stands a fortress old and mighty Guarding secrets deep within [Big Finish] [End] (A photograph of an old castle, overgrown with the passage of time.)