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Life´s game
06:48
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Life's game (Chris Engels)
In the cobblestone streets of a medieval town,
A beggar wandered with a sorrowful frown.
His clothes were tattered, his spirit worn thin,
Life's cruel hardships had made their way in.
Then Death appeared with his cloak of night,
His presence chilling, his aura a fright.
"Another soul for me to claim," he said,
But the beggar pleaded, bowing his head.
(Chorus)
Oh Death, see how I've changed,
My heart, my soul rearranged.
I've learned the game,
Please spare me now, let me find my fame.
Through trials and tribulations, the beggar did roam,
Seeking redemption, far from his old home.
He helped the needy, he spread goodwill,
Hoping to escape Death's looming chill.
In the end, Death relented, his grip loosened tight,
The beggar's repentance had won him the fight.
So let this tale be a lesson to all,
That even in darkness, redemption can call.
(Chorus)
Oh Death, see how I've changed,
My heart, my soul rearranged.
I've learned the game,
Please spare me now, let me find my fame.
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2. |
The Final Days
06:06
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The Final Days (Chris Engels)
Underneath the fading sky, we stand
Seven days left, fate's ruthless hand
Gathered 'neath the stars so bright
Facing the end, no escape in sight
Prayers on the third day, unanswered cries
Fourth day's sorrow, as hope dies
Sixth day's dusk, forgiveness we find
In the seventh, we face fate, intertwined
[Chorus]
In these final days, we hold on tight
To memories dear, to love's pure light
As the comet draws near, our hearts unite
In the face of doom, we find our might
Counting down to our final hour
Embracing love, releasing power
In the end, though our world may fade
Our spirit lives on, in the stars displayed
In the cosmos vast, our essence flies
Beyond the end, where hope never dies.
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3. |
Kate
05:10
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Kate (Chris Engels)
In the heart of the slums, where shadows cast their gloom,
Lives a little girl named Kate, in a world of endless fume.
Every day a struggle, fighting just to survive,
While on the outskirts, kids play in fortunes alive.
(Chorus)
Kate, in the slums she roams,
A tiny heart in a world that's cold.
She watches from afar, dreams untold,
Hoping for a future, a chance to unfold.
Her playground's the pavement, where dreams are laid to rest,
Yet she clings to hope, in this life's harsh test.
The other kids in splendor, in their privileged play,
Kate yearns for tomorrow, a brighter, fairer day.
Determined to escape this desolate place.
In the rhythm of hardship, where poverty's the rhyme,
Kate's composing a future, one beat at a time.
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4. |
A glimpse of hope
04:29
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A glimpse of hope (Chris Engels)
In the shadows of a broken sky,
A man stands alone, asking why,
His heart's been torn, his love has flown,
Leaving him in a world of stone.
He walks the streets, lost in his pain,
Trying to find some light in the rain,
But memories haunt, they won't let go,
Of the love he cherished, now lost in woe.
[Chorus]
But then he sees her in the tree,
A glimpse of hope, a possibility,
Her spirit dances in the leaves,
And for a moment, he believes.
He talks to her beneath the stars,
Sharing secrets, healing scars,
And though she's gone, she feels so near,
In the rustle of the leaves, she whispers clear.
Years go by, the tree still stands,
A testament to love's demands,
But then one day, it meets its fate,
And the man is left to contemplate.
[Chorus]
But then he sees her in the tree,
A glimpse of hope, a possibility,
Her spirit dances in the leaves,
And for a moment, he believes.
The tree falls, he feels a blow,
he loses it again, a cruel echo,
His heart gives up, unable to bear,
Loss of the tree, loss of her there.
He goes with her to the invisible realm,
where the pain is only a dream,
although he is gone, their love lives on,
In the whisper of the morning breeze
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5. |
Conrad´s anger
06:02
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Conrad's anger (Chris Engels)
In the land of knights and ladies fair,
There lived a dame with beauty rare.
Her name was Eleanor, so fine and bright,
But virtue's hold was not her might.
[Chorus]
And the trees whispered in rhythmic sway,
As Eleanor's morals began to sway.
She wedded Conrad, a gallant knight,
Their love proclaimed in the morning light.
But at a tourney, her resolve did shake,
When offered a belt, her heart did quake.
[Chorus]
Beside her lover, she fell to the ground,
Conrad's anger, a thunderous sound.
Conrad's heart torn, his trust betrayed,
In shadows of doubt, his love decayed.
But Eleanor, crafty and bold,
To win him back, a plan she'd mold.
[Chorus]
Beside her lover, she fell to the ground,
Conrad's anger, a thunderous sound.
Disguised as a man, she came by night,
Seduced her love 'neath the moon's soft light.
Conrad's resistance, a futile fight,
As passion rekindled, burning bright.
[Chorus]
Beside her lover, she fell to the ground,
Conrad's anger, a thunderous sound.
Through trials and tests, their love endured,
By forgiveness and trust, their bond secured.
For Eleanor and Conrad, the story told,
Of love's redemption, a tale of old.
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Pain
02:54
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7. |
In Forest Deep
05:55
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In forests deep (Based on a story by the Brothers Grimm)
In Flandern's realm, in ages past,
Lillefort reigned, a kingdom vast.
Pyrion ruled with Matabruna, his queen,
Their son Oriant, a tale unseen.
(Chorus)
In forests deep, Oriant did roam,
Chasing a deer, his thoughts alone.
By a fountain's side, weary he sat,
Encountering Beatrix, changing his fate.
Beatrix, fair and noble in mien,
Captured Oriant with beauty serene.
They wed in Lillefort, joyous and bright,
Yet Matabruna's anger cast a blight.
(Chorus)
In forests deep, Oriant did roam,
Chasing a deer, his thoughts alone.
By a fountain's side, weary he sat,
Encountering Beatrix, changing his fate.
Cast away, in the woods they cried,
But a hermit's care, in God's grace they bide.
Raised in love, by a goat's kind feed,
In innocence and virtue they would heed.
Meanwhile, Oriant to war did ride,
Leaving Beatrix with babe inside.
Matabruna's scheme, a horror untold,
To accuse Beatrix, her hands bloodied and cold.
(Chorus)
In forests deep, Oriant did roam,
Chasing a deer, his thoughts alone.
By a fountain's side, weary he sat,
Encountering Beatrix, changing his fate.
With courage and might, the truth revealed,
Beatrix's innocence, the lies repealed.
Helias, victorious, justice restored,
In tales of valor, his name adored.
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8. |
Wandering Soul
05:14
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"Wandering Soul" (Chris Engels)
In the shadows of the moonlight,
A wandering soul lost in the night.
Haunted by the echoes of the past,
Through the realms of time, it's cast.
(Chorus)
Wandering soul, can you find your way?
Through the darkness and the disarray.
In the symphony of a world in strife,
Lost in the dance of this transient life.
A specter in the cosmic sea,
Longing for a sanctuary.
Whispers of the forgotten pain,
In the echoes of the pouring rain.
(Chorus)
Wandering soul, can you find your way?
Through the darkness and the disarray.
In the symphony of a world in strife,
Lost in the dance of this transient life.
As the stars weep in the midnight sky,
The wandering soul continues to fly.
Through the echoes of a world untold,
A lost spirit in the cosmic fold.
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The tear from the heavens (Chris Engels)
In the silence of the sky, a whisper's born
A journey starts, a tale untold
From a lofty cloud, I begin to descend
A solitary drop, on a mission to mend
I kiss the leaves as I gently fall
Quenching thirst, answering nature's call
Through the soil, I seep and I dive
Into the depths where secrets thrive
[Chorus]
I am the tear from the heavens above
Bound for the earth, on a path to love
Through valleys and streams, I'll roam and I'll roam
In the grand ballet of the water's home
But time moves swiftly, and seasons change
I rise again, no longer the same
Evaporate into the open air
To dance once more, without a care
[Chorus]
I am the tear from the heavens above
Bound for the earth, on a path to love
Through valleys and streams, I'll roam and I'll roam
In the grand ballet of the water's home
So let me journey, let me roam
In the endless cycle, I find my home
For I am the tear from the heavens above
A humble traveler, in the circle of love.
[Chorus]
I am the tear from the heavens above
Bound for the earth, on a path to love
Through valleys and streams, I'll roam and I'll roam
In the grand ballet of the water's home
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10. |
Echoes of Humanity
05:16
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"Echoes of Humanity" (Chris Engels)
Oh, echoes of humanity, lost in the storm,
As hunger ravages, and ethics deform.
In the race for power, we've forgotten the cost,
Leaving behind souls, forever lost.
In the shadow of towering might,
A world in tumult, lost in the fight.
Beneath the gaze of a sorrowful sky,
Where the eagle soars, watching mankind's cry.
A planet torn by greed and war,
Humanity's conscience, stained and sore.
As we arm ourselves, the heavens sigh,
Echoing our failures, as we blindly vie.
The cries of the hungry, a piercing wail,
In the face of plenty, still, we fail.
Moral compass shattered, buried in dust,
As the drums of war drown out all trust.
Beneath the weight of our endless greed,
We sow destruction, neglecting those in need.
While the eagle watches, with tearful eyes,
Witnessing our descent, as the darkness lies.
Can we break free from this relentless chain?
Find redemption, amidst the pain?
Or are we destined to repeat the past,
Until the echoes fade, and all is lost at last?
As the eagle soars, above the fray,
May its silent witness guide our way.
To reclaim the light, and heal the scars,
Before humanity's echoes fade into the stars.
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Cen-ProjekT Merzig, Germany
Chris Engels: Composition, music, vocals, artwork
Cen-ProjekT LIVE:
Chris Engels (Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals), Marius Böffgen (Drums), Wolfgang Kropf (Bass)
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