Veil of the Valley

[Intro]
[Verse]
The iron sky begins to break
The frozen earth starts to shake
Cracked stones mark the ancient path
We endure the mountain's wrath
My tattered cloak is soaked in red
By healing hands, the weak are led
[Pre-Chorus]
Wind howls through the hollow bone
We walk this jagged ridge alone
But look beyond the freezing mist
A promise that the gods have kissed
[Chorus]
Carry the light through the storm
Keep the dying embers warm
To the valley hidden deep
Promises we have to keep
Through the hail and thunder’s roar
Find the path to mercy’s door
[Verse]
The children weep beneath the gray
I chase the winter ghosts away
With bitter herbs and steady prayer
I weave a shield against the air
The caravan moves slow and brave
Escaping from a mountain grave
[Pre-Chorus]
Ice clings to the wagon wheel
Tempered hearts are made of steel
The summit waits for us to rise
Underneath the heavy skies
[Chorus]
Carry the light through the storm
Keep the dying embers warm
To the valley hidden deep
Promises we have to keep
Through the hail and thunder’s roar
Find the path to mercy’s door
[Solo]
[Bridge]
One more mile
One more trial
Facing down the reaper's smile
The hearth fire glows in the dark
Protecting the very last spark
My spirit is iron and gold
A story that has to be told
[Chorus]
Carry the light through the storm
Keep the dying embers warm
To the valley hidden deep
Promises we have to keep
Through the hail and thunder’s roar
Find the path to mercy’s door
[Post-Chorus]
Find the path to mercy’s door
We will suffer never more
Find the path to mercy’s door
Mercy’s door
[Outro]