It’ Time

(This song is an epic symphonic metal track with a long cinematic intro. The intro must start with clock ticking sound, then low wind instruments, then orchestral build-up. No human voice, no choir, no “aah” or “oh” in the intro. Choirs should appear mainly in the chorus and outro. The lead vocal should not sing continuously; leave long instrumental sections.) [Intro – instrumental only] (Clock ticking sound. Low wind instruments. Orchestral build-up. Electric guitars and heavy drums enter gradually. No vocals in the intro.) [Verse 1] The clock beneath our skin still beats, A borrowed pulse, a fragile heat, We trade the now for shining lies, And call it time when something dies. We build tomorrow out of smoke, We swear the fire is under control, But every second, every breath Is a step closer to the edge. [Instrumental Drive] (Orchestra and heavy rhythm guitars, swirling and energetic. No vocals.) [Chorus – massive choir, anthem-like] It’s time to break the silent waiting, Time to tear the veil away, We’ve been standing at the edge, Watching futures fade to grey. Every heartbeat is a question, Every breath is what we choose, If we still can feel the warning, It’s time… we’ve nothing left to lose. [Verse 2] We count the ruins, not the cost, We paint it gold and pay the price, Every warning fades in noise, Every choice becomes a voice. The hourglass is burning low, Still we pretend we do not know, We dance on cracks, we praise the fall, Until the ground can’t hold us all. [Chorus – massive choir, same lyrics] It’s time to break the silent waiting, Time to tear the veil away, We’ve been standing at the edge, Watching futures fade to grey. Every heartbeat is a question, Every breath is what we choose, If we still can feel the warning, It’s time… we’ve nothing left to lose. [Guitar Solo – instrumental] (Long melodic guitar solo with full orchestra responding. No vocals.) [Bridge – calm, dramatic] No more “someday”… No more “too late”… The now is all that remains. [Final Chorus – biggest and most epic] It’s time to break the silent waiting, Time to tear the veil away, We’ve been standing at the edge, Watching futures fade to grey. Every heartbeat is a question, Every breath is what we choose, If we still can feel the warning, It’s time… we’ve nothing left to lose. [Outro – instrumental] (Grand orchestral ending with heavy drums and distant choir. No lead vocals.)