The great war, has left it's mark
Ruins of a city, hidden in the dark
Fear and despair, plagued every home
But a willing spirit, cannot break

A sudden sense of pride
Was striking all the nations
When esteem, was the ultimate goal
The urge came to explore

From a generation, of a tragic past
Heroes will emerge, in search of hidden paths
Seeking thrills, into the vast unknown
Excitement and danger, never conquered before


The Great Empire stood
With a weeping wound
Is this the time to face
One final race

Determination, of a restless child
Gazing at the horizon
The future awaits

And yet another
Opportunity arised
For the men
With hearts of lions
Aiming for the highest peak


Lost in thought
As I was scratching my route
Here I am again
Full of excitement and doubt
But unrepentant like never before


What can I do
How to be strong
When death sends kisses
From the cold winds of the unknown

Writing you this letter
My sweet and dear Ruth
Gives me the strength i need
To go on unchallenged
Your thought is all i need
To face the ice and snow


To visit the peak
Of superstition
Where the ghosts of martyrs, can greet me

I won't give in
Into my fear
Must persist on my destination

What can I do
How to be strong
When death sends kisses
From the cold winds of the unknown

Hear the call
And gaze at this grand silhouette
It's prize, concealed
Up in the clouds


And then I saw my men around
Smiling faces in the snow
Old and young both sharing
My excitement
For their dream is also mine

Clouds have cleared and there it was!
The last frontier that is between
Gods and men
Out of bounds
Intimidating
Mesmerizing
For I'm led by my desire

The realization of our insignificance
Life is short and full of pain

Just men we are conceived
Without purpose, without hope
We have to gain, our humanity


Forgotten and decayed,
So fragile, what a shame
So tomorrow, i will seal my fate

Tomorrow brings the day
Bearing my last chance
For my name to echo
In the distance of time


Come with me, my young friend
And make your peace with God
Tomorrow we'll be heading to the road
Of immortality
For your dream is also mine


Steady, towards the ultimate goal
Moving through the piercing cold
Fearful thoughts are closing in

Strangers in a hostile land
Where life was banished from these grounds

The white mist surrounding us
(Have no fear) How can we last, to leave our mark

Two forms Appearing from afar
Heading strongly for the top
The summit fever restless grows

Step by step, towards the end
You won't bend me this time

This is my moment of rebirth
(The stars appear) My mind is clear

A scene right from my wildest dreams
Here's The Roof of the Earth, behold!

Will we have the chance
To gaze, at it's secrets
History untold
The mind cannot embrace

A sudden snap of the rope
A false step bringing me
To the journey below

And a flash before my eyes
The pain and rock, shattered
My body and soul

As my face was covered in snow,
I heard a fainting voice, coming from above
Now my vision is filled

With warm memories, of my home

Lost in the void, my friend full of life and joy
I screamed your name, a thousand voices joined my pledge
Left all alone, in this cursed, forbidden world
I'll meet my end, the mystery of death will soon unfold

Night welcomes, this tragedy
Shock erased my senses
My instincts misplaced
Overtaken by fear

Reached so high
Sealed our fate
Overcame
Uncertainty

You found your joy
The end of life

Is an unfulfilled accomplishment
Proned to mockery and shame
Or maybe it's a path
Carved from dedication
A source of inspiration

Waiting to be walked again
Calling those who understand
Meet their hidden destiny
Change the face of history

Give some meaning to our names
Keep our memory in your dreams
Nothing is gained without pain
The sky is yours to be claimed

Waiting to be walked again
Calling those who understand
Meet their hidden destiny
Change the face of history

Give some meaning to our names
Keep our memory in your dreams
Nothing is gained without pain
The sky is yours to be claimed

Reached so high
Sealed our fate
Overcame
Uncertainty

You found your joy
The end of life
You've touched the sky
The summit's price