The Hermit's Legend

[Verse] The hermit told a tale to me Of a beast in shadows deep Sealed dark evil in its chains Then vanished into sleep [Verse 2] By the firelight he spoke Voice low and eyes aglow Why does this old tale evoke A face I seem to know [Chorus] The hermit whispers soft and low A monster's legend starts to grow But in his eyes there's something strange A past he's yet to show [Verse 3] The monster fought a thousand nights In moon's cold silver beams A hero with a heart of light Or so the legend deems [Bridge] Could the hermit be that same dark soul Wearing time's disguise The lines upon his weathered face Hold secrets in his eyes [Verse 4] Each word he speaks with heavy breath A hidden tale anew I see the shadow of the beast Reflected in his view