There was a time when man and woman like you could ascend These few could reach out into the quickening mists of immortality Battle by a battle War by war Battle by a battle The beating of this war drum Invigorate your body You are strong and spiritual Mortal sacrifice The beating of this war drum... Transcendence There was a time bathed in the shadows of lost memory When man and woman like you could ascend These few could reach out into the quickening mists of immortality Mind you, transcendence is never easy Those of us who seek the immortal throne Live long enough to see ourselves become truly monstrous It reeks of tragedy, and sacrifice You are strong for a mortal Yet the beating of this war drum should burst your human heart Come little spirit, invigorate your body Battle by battle War by war Mortal sacrifice The journey is long and arduous You are strong for a mortal Yet the beating of this war drum should burst your human heart Invigorate your body Transcendence