EPICA - The Final Lullaby (ft. Shining) (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@Zlip.]

Everyone talks about the Saxophone but no one talks about the man behind that shit! His name is Jørgen Munkeby and he created a monster band called Shining (Nor). Go and look for them if you want some more of those sick saxophones!

[@ShiningNorway]

Thanks a lot, Zlip! I'm glad you like the stuff I've made! Hope to see you at a show soon! All the best, Jørgen

[@lesgrossman834]

Не в моём вкусе, но я искренне поддерживаю тебя!!!

[@jumpin4smoke2]

EPICA played saxophone in my dream once and now it became reality. Thank you EPICA!!!! Hopefully more songs like this....

[@jumpin4smoke2]

@Hezekiah Montiel Often I fnd myself on EPICA shows while dreaming and it's always ecstatic. Saxophone was something I always secretly wanted to hear in their music. The closest thing they've done so far was 'Beyond the Matrix' with Metropole orkest where jazz and metal clash. Either way I'm grateful for what I hear today....

[@marcemartir618]

​@Hezekiah Montiel I have no doubt about the time

[@MichaelBradley1967]

Not sure if there was a sax, but that Aeyreon track *Daniel's Decent Into Transitus Melody* was pretty jazzy. (also had Simone & Tommy) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pavQhYueZ6h1jdk

[@Bruelax11]

There isn’t enough actual metal instruments in the metal genre.

[@deminybs]

I'm actually surprised they haven't incorporated a sax before lol, I played in middle school band, good times

[@manuelar6815]

Omg! I'm there in the 3:32 with the argentinian flag 🇦🇷 so happy to be part of that night! The new song was a blast, love it the blend 🤘

[@Sarcasticron]

That's awesome!

[@caroldelosangeles3621]

I see u!thanks for showing our beautiful sun 🌞 rising up(no much nationalist or flags pf anytipe but living fare away from Argentina made me love to see that sunny and smiling moment on this amazing video)Gracias!! 🇦🇷

[@manuelar6815]

@@caroldelosangeles3621 gracias por el lindo comentario 😊. Estoy convencido que allí en Tilburg todxs disfrutamos el show sintiendonos unidxs mas alla de nacionalidades pero tambien disfrutamos de nuestras banderas porque de alguna forma nos muestra que independientemente del rincón del mundo del que vengamos nos apasiona la misma música al punto de recorrer todos esos kilometros para una gran reunión. Nunca mas cierto ese slogan "La música nos une" 🤘

[@aldana3529]

HERMANO QUE ORGULLO MI PAIS MI PAIS

[@manuelar6815]

@@aldana3529 aguante Epica 🤘😊

[@PersephoneSkye_]

"There's no time to cry". And here I am with tears rolling down my face... ending a horrid period of my life. Finally did something for me down to my soul level that I've never been able to access within me. Epica has "saved" me so many times. Probably why I've seen them 15 times live :P

[@毘沙門天四天王]

コンタクトは、透き通る

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

Epica is definitely the best symphonic metal band - i cant get this song out of my head

[@luisfernandez48]

After they singing this song in concert I can't get out of my head.

[@2112666123]

EPICA is beautiful Metal

[@samishiikihaku]

Epica isn't AS symphonic as say Nightwish. Epica has a heavier tone. VERY similar writing though. I know Epica and Nightwish do share a history. Epica is definitely a harder head banger than Nightwish. Nightwish is a bit more symphonic and calmer metal though. Two distinct styles. And both as amazing.

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

@@samishiikihaku epica uses more orchestral and classical sounds if you listen to their entire catalogue - they use real classical and real symphonies with the metal sounds hence the name "symphonic metal"

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

@@samishiikihaku epica uses more real classical music and symphony orchestras and choirs -if you listen to their entire catalogue - they mix real classical music with metal - hence the genre "symphinic metal"

[@damirvujovic7603]

She must be a vampire, she didn't aged a bit. Beautiful as always:) Queen of metal Greetings from Slovenia

[@A_Black_Sheep94]

I mean she's definitely aged but she's most certainly gorgeous. That's what happens when you live your life well

[@nikosv95]

@@A_Black_Sheep94 ...and when you have cosmetic procedures

[@lunarkomet]

That sax truly elevates this song

[@r7r7r1823]

My favorite song❤🖤

[@modulseg8800]

Lo máximo épica!!!

[@nataliazolotova1754]

Epica now is one of the most productive bands :) The new song sounds "epican" and fresh at the same time. Love the saxophone parts

[@lucasmacedosud]

Vamos EPICA!!! 🇧🇷

[@thepriest98]

WOW!!! That chorus! That sax!! It's EPICA but it's also so very different. Fucking LOVE this!!

[@5150warpig]

hows it diffrent? fits well with essence of silence. storm the sorrow and other hard hitting deep meaning songs

[@MYD31]

This song has everything that I love in music! Every time I listen I like it more! It will take a trophy of the most listened song by me 🤩😆

[@TheLegendOfRandy]

I apologize for spamming the comments, but I think it's important to note that this particular song, fantastic as it is, is basically just a remix of Crestfallen by Soilwork. It's very much the same tempo and melody, nearly identical. That said, I _love_ Epica. I just wanted to give Soilwork the respect they deserve because I haven't noticed anyone else mentioning it.

[@thepriest98]

And a Europe's "Nothin' to Ya" has the exact same riff as Sabbath's "I" What's your point? Bands rip each other off all the time. BTW never got into Soilwork

[@TheLegendOfRandy]

@@thepriest98 That's interesting! It's totally the same song. I would also recommend Sun Is Going Down by Helloween and Lost by Beautiful Sin. I'm a musician and I know music. My only point is that the original artist deserves the credit, too. There have been plenty of times that I "thought" I had written a new song, but it turned out I had accidentally "stolen" a melody. For the record, I don't think that's the case, here. Granted, there are _clear_ demonstrations of theft. Coldplay absolutely _stole_ from Joe Satriani's: If I could Fly when they made Viva La Vida. All I'm saying is that there's a distinction between theft and inspiration. I don't consider this theft, but Coldplay, I think, f**ked up.

[@Dickv.Wijngaarden-il3yf]

Great!! This is amazing!

[@serpenteando_om]

epica is perfect is ANY style

[@djzardonic]

I'm just here to say that I'm here for SHINING. Respect to Epica for collaborating with class acts for this album though 🤘🏼

[@guillermoruizrojas]

Epica is Love. First time they have ever used a saxophone, like it. ♥ Especially the mix with Epica's usual sound (which have always sounded great) and the more heavier and progressive elements that even contains even some jazz aspects in the end. It proves that Epica have always managed to keep a balance between the usual symphonic sound and new elements which they're not afraid to try. ❤❤

[@mitsubishidei9583]

Lyrics Mirror, mirror on the wall Who will be the one to destroy us all Mirror, mirror, can’t you see? It’s written in the stars that it’s you and me! They’re gonna burn this world down to the ground Guns are going off, can’t hear a sound Toxic in the air, I can hear you pray Will you stay with me? Can you hear what I say? You said: Let’s live forever now But that was yesterday I guess it’s time to say goodbye The world goes to sleep, the final lullaby It is time! Don’t you cry! Say your prayers Wave goodbye! As the darkness comes down! The world ends and everything dies! Mirror, mirror on the wall Do you think we can survive this all? Mirror, mirror, can you hear? They’re coming for us, it is what we feared! They’re gonna tear this night up at the seams Lies are all around, nothing’s what it seems Tear gas in the sky. I can’t breathe! Will I see you again? Will you remember me? You said: Let’s live forever now But that was yesterday Now blood flows and fills the sky The stars begin to fade I hear you say: It’s over now There’s no time to cry I guess it’s time to say goodbye The world goes to sleep, the final lullaby It is time! Don’t you cry! Say your prayers Wave goodbye! As the darkness comes down! The world ends and everything dies! Ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah You and I will find a way out here tonight! Ouh! So here we are, hand in hand (everything dies!) Watching the world end (and now, everything dies!) The rain is pounding down on us, from a broken sky (everything dies!) But we will live somehow (and now) I hear you say: It’s over now There’s no time to cry I guess it’s time to say goodbye The world goes to sleep, the final lullaby

[@FluffyFractalshard]

Epica definately knows whats up! The endtimes are here, the slave-matrix we were living in for thousands of years is collapsing! All Darkness comes to Light and Truth and Love will prevail! The Final Victory of Light is near! 🥳🙏💜

[@NEONTRASHPRODUCTIONS]

Awesome album!

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Taro Kono is a man who has been on many battlefields. Fumio Kishida is also honored as a battlefield sniper.

[@daviddevlogger]

Sometimes when things is falling apart, they may actually be falling into place...so don't bother much...for nature knows better than you ❤️

[@MYD31]

Wtf are you talking about?

[@hanrrysoaresfernandes1298]

​@@theovalenteijn8700Verdade meu amigo

[@emiliabeleiu6887]

All our xenomorfs sisters predators sisters jedi sisters sith sisters predalien sisters would like to date all our universal champions

[@emiliabeleiu6887]

All our boyz from evolution jd blood line sends kisses to all our metal rock pop queens ladys

[@emiliabeleiu6887]

All our bro Ulise ahab cezar hercule iolau dark ancient spartan gara kankuro neji rock Lee Naruto Sasuke zabuza haku shikamarul shino choji rezus etc would like to date those lady from just Bollywood

[@Excession_XI]

This song is just so good, Simone's voice is always amazing and Jorgen's voice just works so well with both hers and the song. I could listen to that chorus on repeat for hours!

[@KreshDraven6]

This looks like a very exciting project, kinda of what Tobi has been doing with Avantasia all these years. Epica never ceases to amazed me, mad respect for these guys and for all their hard work

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Epicaの歌は遺伝子の歌。本物。

[@Dickv.Wijngaarden-il3yf]

Nice video!

[@PowerGI]

I love how they keep evolving while keeping that Epica essence we love so much ❤

[@TheLegendOfRandy]

I *love* Epica, but this song is just version of _Crestfallen_ by _Soilwork._ Check it out! It's nearly the same, beat for beat. I can sing Soilwork over this song.

[@Model_BT-7274]

@@TheLegendOfRandy while parts are the melody are super similar, they deviate too much after the first quarter to say it's basically the same

[@TheLegendOfRandy]

@@Model_BT-7274 The main melody is nearly identical, minus a slightly different tempo. Normally I would look past that, but change the tempo and I can sing Crestfallen over this entire song, even the chorus. A better example would be Sun is Going Down by Helloween and Lost by Beautiful Sin. Check them out! That said, I'm not complaining in either circumstance, I just want everyone to get their due recognition. All of these songs are awesome. I've been a _huge_ Epica fan since 2004.

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

By far my favorite thing about Metal is how people can take literally any instrument or style they want and just toss it in, all for fun, obviously having a blast, and it'll sound really cool.

[@christopherruiz6062]

Got introduced to Epica when they opened for Sabaton and damn one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to!!

[@毘沙門天四天王]

エアコンパシンと聞こえる。生きた遺伝子。人間の知能。凄い。ヨサクさん。凄い

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Epica's synthesizer is the deputy head priest of a Buddhist temple in Moldova. His home in Japan is a temple. No heir. Synthesizer's second son is the heir. Inabaji Temple.

[@82mgranados]

Wow such a perfect duet!, those voices were meant to be singing together ;what an awesome song !

[@gerardorecinos3620]

VIVA EPICAAAA!!!! 🇸🇻

[@jeremyblack1929]

This video makes me really want to see them live.

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Her second daughter is Aimi Higa. Her second son is Masao Sen.

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Freezer resuscitation. 270 years old. Niwa-san is 180 years old. Niwa-san's younger brother is Shintaro.

[@markfrancis6886]

Every thing dies, but we can sing this on the way.

[@MYD31]

Hands up my favorite song after 1000 times listening to it!

[@simonesimonsofficial]

Thank you!

[@MYD31]

@@simonesimonsofficial Thank you! See you in January in Amsterdam! 🤩🤩🤩

[@EpicaStats]

Please don't ever stop releasing new music we beg you 😍

[@毘沙門天四天王]

何人のファンが来るか、主催が決める。１０人のファンが来ると決める。11人目から利益になる。

[@毘沙門天四天王]

The collective power of angry Japanese individuals is 72 million people remaining. Under attack. The power of Watanabe Productions

[@LEANCAPO]

Mother of God!! What a video with all the people we were all the night waiting in 013!! Amazing vídeo!!

[@gonzalo.pereira]

Please, I don't want to wake up and end this beautiful dream that is listen Epica. Since 2002 is just one band in my speakers, my headphones and my heart! Epica will live for ever!

[@robertlittle2561]

I didn’t enjoy this at Tilburg but I’m notoriously slow to get into new songs. I’ve heard this a few times now and it rocks. Love it. Alchemy is pre-ordered. Roll on November

[@毘沙門天四天王]

A former soldier was in prison. He asked for a bone-swelling experiment. One leg. He was given honor. For the future.

[@毘沙門天四天王]

素晴らしい。ウサマ・ビンラディンも太鼓判。

[@LigeiaNoire]

And this is how you celebrate two decades of amazing music. This is so electrifying and melodious and yet heavy and passionate. Got goosebumps all over. To whomever edited this, what a fantastic job. The concert was brilliant, and this video is a perfect trailer for it. Jørgen and Simone... what to say... thank you, Mark, for choosing this as a single. A bit of a shame that the saxophone solo was cut a bit, though. To those who are not aware of the Norwegian Shining, give blackjazz a try. It is something you won't forget. I do need to mention how much of a fabulous drummer Arjen is. He plays it all and is, to me, the best metal drummer in the genre. Also, watching this reminded me of how nice Epica's fanbase is. So many flags, so many people travelling from across the world and joining forces. Hugs to you all.

[@TheLegendOfRandy]

This song is nearly identical to Crestfallen by Soilwork. Beat-for-beat. Granted, it's still an incredible song that I love from a band that I love, but it's Crestfallen. Check it out!

[@LigeiaNoire]

@@TheLegendOfRandy Dude... apart from 3 seconds in the beginning with the riff, there's no similarity at all ..

[@TheLegendOfRandy]

​@@LigeiaNoire I've been playing music by ear for the past 30 years. It's _literally_ the same beat, tempo, timing and melody. It's even the same key. If I had isolated vocals of both, I could literally mix the two, _easily._ Because it's the same song. Only Epica's, who I adore, is a little extended. Incidentally, I also just heard Someone Like You by Adele. That song is Secrets by One Republic (granted, Adele came first). I hear these things. You have to look past the lyrics and vocals and listen to the _music._

[@LigeiaNoire]

@@TheLegendOfRandy I am being honest and don't see the blatant similarities at all. I see some riffs but they both go on different directions. Then again, nothing, at this day and age, is new. Everything has been done. So, we are bound to hear similarities more and more. I don't hear it but it may be that I don't have a good impartial ear.

[@TheLegendOfRandy]

@@LigeiaNoire Oh, I know you're being honest. Honestly, the majority of people aren't trained to have an ear for music, so I fully understand. (Edit: This came across condescending and that isn't my intent. What I mean is that I can hear any song and play it on piano just by hearing it. I'm a little more hypersensitive to music than the average person. Heck, maybe you are, too). I've also repeatably mentioned that I love Epica. I've been a huge fan since I first listened to Consign to Oblivion in 2008. I'm not saying this song is "stolen," not at all. What _truly_ is original these days? I'm just saying that it's nearly the exact same melody, even down to the key. So much so that if I were to sing karaoke to Epica's song, I could simply just replace the vocals with Soilwork's and nobody would notice. Listen to "Lost" by Beautiful Sin (which I _genuinely_ think you'll love). It's awesome and in a similar genre to Epica. Then listen to "Sun is Going Down" by Helloween. I think that's a clearer example of what I'm talking about here that I don't think anyone can miss.

[@jnielsen90]

Speechless......except for the saying I'm speechless part LOL I always expect EPIC from EPICA

[@hilliard1991]

This should not work but it actually does and it is a masterpiece

[@lizzyq7807]

AGREED

[@universaldeathsquad]

I feel the same. I would never have associated sax with metal but they did it and it works so well. Absolutely brilliant!

[@Sarcasticron]

I that that is what everyone said when "Oceanborn" came out in 1998. Now it's a whole genre.

[@MartialArtsWizard]

Check out Rivers of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name White Ward - Leviathan Both bands feature the sax

[@Adventuresandaquariums]

What some people think shouldn't work is just being close minded. Any instrument can work with any genre.

[@tamaskriza4654]

🎉🤘🥳🤘 2nd anniversary

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Kasugai Seika's CCE is Shimazu Nariakira = Yosaku. Criminal charges were filed against him by a Japanese home improvement store. Nagoya District Court.

[@ArnetPhotography]

This video is FREAKING INSANE, congrats guys.

[@Jacob6853]

If there was a theme song for surviving the Apocalypse this folks is it. So epic and so much power in this song. Its like an energy source to listen to and i can't get enough so been playing this like daily the last week.

[@LuiKang043]

I imagine it as the villain of the story succeeding in ending the world, waiting for the heroes to come and vanquish them. They have done what needs to be done, so all they can do now is monologue before the mirror, looking back at what they have done as they wait for the end to come.

[@FlyingFocs]

@@LuiKang043 I remember reading a comment from another Epica song saying it would make for a great "metal Disney princess movie," and the more I think about it, and reading your comment... man, that needs to be real.

[@guilhermeazevedo7621]

So many familiar faces in the crowd, that's the ultimate present Epica could've given us after queueing for over 20h to get the front row. Damn, that was the best night of my life! Amazing song, I'm so lucky to have experienced it live - can't wait for the rest of the EP to be released

[@lizzyq7807]

Lucky bastard.

[@guilhermeazevedo7621]

@Hezekiah Montiel I was, when the song started I couldn't believe that we were really listening to a new song first hand hahah what a night

[@毘沙門天四天王]

幽体離脱は、真っ暗な場所で寝てる。しかし、意識隔離は、明るい場所で目を開けてる

[@毘沙門天四天王]

匂いの強さ悪臭濃度は、匂いは、電子で脳内に伝わってる。

[@ismaeloliveiraoficial2450]

❤😍🌹🎼🎶A Simone deu um show de musicalidade e técnica no dueto. 🎶🎸🎤🎼 O Epica é uma banda de gênios da music e do metal 🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶😍❤

[@edsonoliveira7521]

Epica fazendo algo diferente é o que muita gente queria faz tempo, espero que valorizem. Muito boa a colaboração, espero ansioso pelas outras. 🤓💛🎷🎸

[@mxlm777]

Até foi interessante, mas ficou muito raso. Poderia ter aproveitado melhor. Me pareceu uma música bem genérica, nada como o unleashed. Vamos ver as outras músicas....

[@eduardoaguiar3292]

fazendo diferente? onde há algo diferente ? porra, cara. não fode!

[@mxlm777]

@meh well, it´s my opinion mate. Unleashed is a lot better than this. Just for comparison's sake. I´m not saying the band is bad, just saying this song didn´t click for me.

[@igorbarros4623]

@@mxlm777 nossa, profundão vc, heim?!

[@mxlm777]

@@igorbarros4623 Todo mundo precisa concordar com você não é verdade?

[@MarkusofAtlantis]

Just saw them last night. I have to say my views of this band have changed for the better. The sheer talent and chemistry blew me away. Epica is starting to win me over just a bit. Great stuff!

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Makoto Komori is a Saudi Arabian who was adopted into Japan, where he has second nationality.

[@毘沙門天四天王]

In Japan, JR freight trains are more popular than trucks. Freight trains run from Kagoshima to Hokkaido. All food except for raw food is transported by freight train. Truck drivers are in the entertainment industry. They don't know that.

[@MYD31]

I can't get enough of this! A whole month listening and watching every day multiple times

[@doctorx1859]

Saw them last night in Seattle, not only did they do such an amazing show, but I have a very deep appreciation for them and their music. Thank you Epica

[@lizzyq7807]

Hey, can you tell me about it in more detail? I'm seeing them in Chicago on October 15th.They are opening for Sabaton. That sucks because I'm not a big fan of sabotan and I wish epica was headlining. Just LOVE THEM!😍❤🤘

[@ErynithMawen]

The song is beautiful, Epica never disappoints. Shotout to the videomakers, they've all made a magnificent job: the video is hypnotizing, very well made and perfectly syncronized with the melody and in certain parts with the lyrics 🤘🏻

[@estebanemilianolaurenti122]

❤❤❤

[@毘沙門天四天王]

There was a dead audience member at an Epica concert. Did you check? It's Epica's fault. Moshing and diving are common at European concerts. If an audience member is injured, the musicians are responsible and will have to pay compensation.

[@lloydnewman4158]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever listened too. It's no wonder why Epica is 1). My favourite symphonic metal bands and 2). A true metal delight

[@TheLegendOfRandy]

Listen to Crestfallen by Soilwork! It's basically the same song, beat for beat, only I prefer Crestallen. This song is great, too, and Epica is legendary, but there's some heavy influence here, I think.

[@luistixta]

That 🎷 SAX just put the A on EPIC in this video! Incredible performance 🤘🏼

[@rochellebuiguesrobin6454]

This is just incredible ❤ your music as magic! Your my favorite band

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Toshimichi Okubo was Mr. Onodera of Kasugai Confectionery. A great ruler. His honor was erased from the Japanese Constitution. He was stripped of his honor. He was stripped from the European Orders and Decorations Council. Toshimichi Okubo is infamous.

[@毘沙門天四天王]

物体は、空気なる。燃えれば空気。木も燃えて煙出る。空気と混ざって煙になる。

[@mygreekteacher483]

You have been here for me Epica and I will always be with you..🖤

[@lidianesouza6938]

Como não amar essa banda incrível que meteu um belo saxofone na música e ficou simplesmente perfeito???????!!!!!! Obrigada por existirem. 🤧🥺

[@escatxu6687]

What I really love about Epica is the fact that they are continuously giving us new music/new stuff. Take my moneeeey! 🤩🤩

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Kishida doesn't know that change who talking to, it becomes criminal law.

[@blackwarrior84]

esa bandera argentina me representa tanto como epica!! 🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@johndreessen7335]

Great song and great footage of the 20th anniversary show. Was sooooo lucky to be there. 😁❤️ Great evening. Watched also the livestream two times. Hope that it will be released on Blu-ray and dvd. Thank you for this video.

[@NataliaViLi]

Me arrepiei toda aqui.. Que energia é essa dessa música Épica?! Sensacional!!! 🤘🏻

[@ferrenberg]

Almost all of the top symphonic metal bands would never be able to make something like that

[@lizzyq7807]

Very true. I don't even think nightwish could do something this epic.

[@ferrenberg]

@@lizzyq7807 precisely. I didn't want to mention names lol

[@lizzyq7807]

@@ferrenberg 😆

[@DeepeningTheListening]

@@lizzyq7807 Yes, Nightwish have a very different style than Epica. Isn't it just amazing that we can enjoy such a variety of music?

[@lizzyq7807]

@@DeepeningTheListening Yes it is!❤🤘

[@毘沙門天四天王]

A 40-foot container is one train car. The cost of transportation from Kagoshima to Hokkaido is 120,000 yen. Expenses included.

[@毘沙門天四天王]

The problem with Japan is that they don't print more paper money. That's the problem. They have the Emperor. They can print more paper money under the Emperor Law.

[@natanaelvieira2015]

And Epica's keeps proving why it's the best symphonic metal band ❤️❤️ WHAT A SONG, I'M SO ADDICTED

[@vanessagiselenovelli5173]

Hope they will play this amazing song during their tour in Brazil this year!

[@nickknight5373]

I'll need to listen a few times to properly process the song, but it's highly encouraging to see the band experimenting; the Alchemy Project looks intriguing.

[@Sarcasticron]

Agreed! It's hard for a band to go 20 years without stagnating *COUGHnightwishCOUGH*

[@jvmWebDev]

plz give the cipher!!

[@TheLegendOfRandy]

I've been a huge Epica fan since the Phantom Opera in the early 2000's, but this song is almost beat for beat The Crestfallen by Soilwork. I'm not saying it's stolen, but it's nearly identical. I adore Epica, but give credit where credit is due.

[@mattia_eliasmusic]

I would Always love to hear more male clean vocals in Epica ! This song is amazing 👏 😍

[@selinamüllerart]

✨ LYRICS ✨ Everything dies! Mirror, mirror on the wall Who will be the one to destroy us all Mirror, mirror, can't you see? It's written in the stars that it's you and me! They're gonna burn this world down to the ground Guns are going off, can't hear a sound Toxic in the air, I can hear you pray Will you stay with me? Can you hear what I say? You said “let's live forever now” But that was yesterday I guess it's time to say goodbye The world goes to sleep, The Final Lullaby It is time! Don't you cry! Say your prayers Wave goodbye! As the darkness comes down! The world ends and everything diеs! Mirror, mirror on the wall Do you think we can survive this all? Mirror, mirror, can you hеar? They're coming for us, it is what we feared! They're gonna tear this night up at the seams Lies are all around, nothing's what it seems Tear gas in the sky. I can't breathe! Will I see you again? Will you remember me? You said “let's live forever now” But that was yesterday Now blood flows and fills the sky The stars begin to fade I hear you say “it's over now” There's no time to cry I guess it's time to say goodbye The world goes to sleep, The Final Lullaby It is time! Don't you cry! Say your prayers Wave goodbye! As the darkness comes down! The world ends and everything dies! Ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-aahh-ah-ah-aaah You and I will find a way out here tonight! Ouh! So here we are, hand in hand Watching the world end The rain is pounding down on us, from a broken sky But we will live somehow I hear you say “it's over now” There's no time to cry I guess it's time to say goodbye The world goes to sleep, The Final Lullaby Bye! It is time. Have no fear. It's the end. It is here Say your prayers. Wave goodbye - as it ends. And everything dies

[@TerryDrumCovers1951]

these lyrics are powerful and intense. not for the feint of heart.

[@Percy92]

@@TerryDrumCovers1951 I agree! The lyrics are indeed powerful and intense, love it.

[@Sarcasticron]

Thanks!

[@Sarcasticron]

@@TerryDrumCovers1951 "feint of heart" = pun/reference to Epica song "feint"?

[@Elvenboadicea]

I can believe these lyrics. Humanity is in for a big surprise very soon..the signs are there.

[@Boostwayneboostlee]

This song plays a movie in my head, it is truly epic! One of the only songs that can bring tears to my eyes every time I hear it!

[@FlyingFocs]

What kind of movie?

[@毘沙門天四天王]

死の記憶ある。苦しんで死んだ記憶ある。しかし、忘れない。なので死にたくない。また、苦しみ味わいたくない。なので生。生きるのを悟り。意識隔離した。

[@毘沙門天四天王]

Taro Kono is persuading Taro Aso and Kiyomi Tsujimoto.

[@paecmaker]

This song and watching the video just gives me so much energy, it feels like I'm right back into the pit

[@alexdupont4638]

C'est totalement fabuleux 😍Autant de génie et des progrès constants pendant 20 ans de carrière alors qu'ils ont pourtant démarré au sommet, c'est indécent pour les autres groupes. Epica for ever ❤

[@Jelibonu]

I'm sorry to have just discovered this group, but we have energetic days ahead. Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷

[@Sarcasticron]

Hey, I'm JEALOUS you just discovered them! You get to enjoy so much for the first time. Like the whole Retrospect concert. 🙂

[@alejoxmon]

Quien dijo que no se podía meter saxofón en una canción de metal sinfónico

[@korzalm]

Jørgen is a singing god.

[@MissieK]

I can't even express how much I was looking forward for this song! Happy to have it out so soon

[@fritsyt2090]

You are simply by far the best symphonic metal band in the world! Love you Epica, forever and ever! 🖤🤘🏻

[@nandoscissorhands8795]

Excelente música... Curti muito!!! Esse SAX no meio ficou incrivel!!! 🇧🇷

[@毘沙門天四天王]

死人返りは、寝て起きて寝て起きての繰り返し。なので目を覚ますと眠気ある。

[@毘沙門天四天王]

ポップは、女にモテる。メタルは、男のみ。サモスモテる。かっこいいと言う。アジアの女性