Part one: Captivity
Stories we were told, from an age away
Taken from our homes, shackled and enslaved
We were beaten, bound and broken
The sun blinds our eyes
The sun burns our skin
We build the pharaohs’ tomb, in death he’ll wait within
There’s no ending, only suffering
Rumours of a man, royalty in this land
With wonders shows these gods, that one God has his hand
They won’t hear him, mock and jeer him
Crowds gathering, as something draws us near
Then a voice was heard, for all the slaves to hear
Then he spoke out, “Set my people free”
Heed the warnings, this miracle’s for real
There’s no magic, why do you not fear?
Your heart is hardened
You ignore the signs
Beware these portents!
Please release us; it shouldn’t end like this,
No one wants you, sent to the abyss
The final sorrow, of your firstborn sons,
Set my people free
Part two: Exodus
(Instrumental break)
Then at this place
The greatest sight that one could ever face
A staff raised on high
Commands the sea and waves to divide
Part three: Red Sea
(Instrumental break)
A vision of a home in paradise
A vision to be free
A home for you and me
As heirs this kingdom we will see
We are royalty
We are royalty
A promise that goes beyond this life
Into eternity
Into eternity
Although the 3 guest vocalists on this album sing wonderfully, and the songs are diverse and creative, I still prefer the voice of Peter Falconer. Still, I highly recommend this album, aware that my preference is somewhat of a bias. Some of the guitar playing on here is incredible. Despite the new vocalists, the sound of this album is still distinctly Drifting Sun. Personally, I give it 7.5/10. Alrihkh