Gründlehämmer 2014

BALTIMORE ROCK OPERA SOCIETY PRESENTS

DIRECTOR ARAN KEATINGASSISTANT DIRECTOR MELISSA O’BRIENPRODUCTION MANAGER STEPHANIE ULMANSTAGE MANAGER ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER DEBRA LENIKVOLUNTEER COORDINATOR MIRIAM CUMMONSLEAD MOTHERTRUCKER TOURING LOGISTICS CO-LEADERS KRIS HANRAHAN ZACHARY YAROSZ KRIS HANRAHAN ZACHARY YAROSZSCENIC GUILDMASTER JOE MARTINPROPSHOPOLIS MASTER ANNA PLATISROYAL FORGE DEPARTMENT LEADER JOHN DECAMPOSCOSTUME DESIGNER – THE GOOD GUYS TAYLOR CARLTONCOSTUME DESIGNER – THE BAD GUYS ELIZA VLASOVAASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER SUSANNAH HORROMARMORY DEPARTMENT LEADER MATT BEALECREATURES & PUPPETS DEPARTMENT LEADER JOHN MARRASHADOW PUPPET DEPARTMENT LEADER DOUG JOHNSONGORE DEPARTMENT LEADER RANDALL ZIMANDANCE CHOREOGR APHER JUDY KURJANFIGHT CHOREOGR APHER SARAH “FLASH” GORMANHAIR & MAKEUP DESIGN HANNAH FOGLERLIGHTING DESIGNER CHRIS ALLENGRAPHIC DESIGN AND PROMOTION SHANNON LIGHT HADLEYELI BREITBURG-SMITH, JOHN DECAMPOS, ARAN KEATING, DYLAN KOEHLER &JARED MARGULIESKENNY FR ANKLY, CHUCK GREEN, DAVE K, DEREK VAUGHAN BROWN, DOMINIC“FIXINS” CERQUETTI & MOIRA GOLDIE HOROWITZ UGründlehämmer is the first work in the Baltimore Rock Opera Society canon andthe reason our company exists. The show was born through the shared vision offive madmen who went on to found a theatrical society that will live for 7,000 yearsbefore the end of the universe in the foretold Brojan apocalypse. Gründlehämmer wasoriginally performed over a single weekend in Baltimore at the end of 2009, and againin early 2010. The intense community support, enthusiasm of the sold-out crowds,and the vibrant DIY energy of our all-volunteer cast and crew created the model towhich BROS still adheres.In returning to this production we hope to bring new audiences into the world of BROSand get them hooked on the ecstatic joy and camaraderie that we have experiencedin putting this show together. The members of the cast, crew, band, the writers, theproduction team, the designers and the builders had an amazingly awesome timecreating this show; we hope you enjoy it too!~Aran Keating, Director



BENEDON CHRISTOPHER KRYSZTOFIAKGUNNOR A MOIRA GOLDIE HOROWITZHALVOR DANIELLE ROBINETTEMAMMOROTH DEREK VAUGHAN BROWNLOTHARIO GREG BOWENMALODRUNG PHIL DOCCOLOTHE GRÜNDLE, MINOTAUR NAIROBI COLLINSNARR ATOR, OLD MAN MATTHEW CASELLAOLD KING, BENEDON’S FATHER, VILLAGER MICHAEL STEVENSONOLD QUEEN, BENEDON’S MOTHER, VILLAGER MATTIE ROGERSGOR AN BRAD BUKOWSKYROYAL GUARD 1 ERIC POCHROYAL GUARD 2 MARK MILLERMEREDITH KRIS HANRAHANTILLIANA EVE CARLSONHOMELESS MOTHER ABBY COCKETOWNSGIRL VALOR A MCR AELIL’ SHOPKEEP ASHTON MCRAEVILLAGER 1 JOE MARTINVILLAGER 2 JOHN MARRADANCERS HANNAH FRIEDLAND MORGAN MOSES-ALLEN MARISSA O’GUINN AMANDA J. RIFE XBAND LEADER JOHN “DOOZER” DECAMPOSLEAD GUITAR 1 CHRIS BAINESLEAD GUITAR 2 JOHN “SMELLY” SMELTZERRHY THM GUITAR JOHN “DOOZER” DECAMPOSBASS TYLER “DIRTY” MERCHANTKEYS DOMINIC “FIXINS” CERQUETTIDRUMS ANDREW O’DELL MENIUS JUNIOR ATWOODVOCAL COACH BRITT OLSEN-ECKER

SCENIC GUILDMASTER JOE MARTINGUILD OF SCENIC ALCHEMY GARRETT BLADOW GREG BOWEN STEVE CAVASELIS ERIC CHURCH JOHN ELLIS JACOB KENNA JARED MARGULIES EVAN MERKEL JEN SCHACHTER JEN TYDINGS DICK WEST ZACH YAROSZPROPSHOPOLIS MASTER ANNA PLATISARTISANS OF PROPSHOPOLIS GREG BOWEN WARREN CAPPS MATTHEW CASELLA MIRIAM CUMMONS JESSIE DELAPLAINE JACOB KENNA V LEE CHRISTIAN MARRA EVAN MERKEL JANNA MORTONROYAL FORGE (GUITARS) DEPARTMENT LEADER JOHN DECAMPOSROYAL FORGE GREG BOWEN ANDREW FINDEIS TODD GARDNER WILL GEE DEE DEE SAMBATAROTHE HÄMMER DESIGNERS JOHN DECAMPOS CHUCK GREENTHE HÄMMER BUILD TEAM CHUCK GREEN EVAN MERKEL MILES PEKALACOSTUME SHOP MANAGER NAOMI DAVIDOFFASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER SUSANNAH HORROMCOSTUME DEPARTMENT LEADER – GOOD GUYS TAYLOR CARLTONCOSTUME DEPARTMENT – GOOD GUYS SARAH GILCHRIST JENNY KATZ KRISTIE WINTHERCOSTUME DEPARTMENT LEADER – BAD GUYS ELIZA VLASOVACOSTUME DEPARTMENT – BAD GUYS SUSANNAH HORROM DEVIN MARTIN

ARMORY DEPARTMENT LEADER MATT BEALEARMORY DEPARTMENT WILL GEE HEATHER GRAHAMBENEDON’S SCALE MAIL ARMOR ANTHONY TERR ANOVACREATURES & PUPPETS DEPARTMENT LEADER JOHN MARRAASSISTANT CREATURES & PUPPETS LEAD JOE MARTINTEAM GRÜNDLE GREG BOWEN NAOMI DAVIDOFF KRISTINA GREEN SUSANNAH HORROMTEAM MINOTAUR V LEE ANNA PLATISSHADOW PUPPETS GREG BOWEN DOUGLAS JOHNSON DEVIN MARTINDANCING FLOWERS LAUREN MCCARTYDANCE CHOREOGR APHER JUDY KURJANFIGHT CHOREOGR APHER SARAH “FLASH” GORMANFIGHT CAPTAIN MATTHEW CASELLAFIGHT DR AMATURG LUCAS GERACEGORE DEPARTMENT LEADER RANDALL ZIMANGORE DEPARTMENT GREG “AGAIN” BOWEN WARREN CAPPS LUCAS GERACE SARAH “FLASH” GORMAN EVAN MERKEL ERIC SERFASS LORI TR AVIS A ARON TR AVIS ALLYSON WASHINGTONHAIR STYLING & MAKEUP TEAM HANNAH FOGLER ANNA PLATIS LORI TR AVISAUDIO ENGINEER & LEAD TECHNICIAN JEFF SCHABDACHAUDIO TECHNICIANS MATTHEW PIE MASON ROSSLIGHTING DESIGNER CHRIS ALLENSPOT OPER ATORS ARAN KEATING JARED MARGULIESASSISTANT LIGHTING TECHNICIAN GAINES JOHNSTONCHIEF VOLUNTEER COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER MICHAEL RIDGAWAYFRONT OF HOUSE DEPARTMENT LEADERS V LEE (TOURING) KRISTIE WINTHER (BALTIMORE)

HOSPITALITY TEAM LAUREN AYCOCK ANDERSON MATTHEW CASELLA JESSIE DELAPLAINE KENNY FR ANKLY HEATHER GRAHAM SARAH HEIDERMAN JUDY KURJAN DEBRA LENIK MELISSA O’BRIEN KIM STANBROGRAND VIZIER OF OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT JARED MARGULIESGR APHIC DESIGN & PROMOTION SHANNON LIGHT HADLEYPOSTER JOHN DECAMPOS SHANNON LIGHT HADLEYMINISTER OF MEATS MARK SINEThe Baltimore Rock Opera Society is a passionate community of artists who createunforgettable experiences through live original rock theater. Without the time anddedication given to us by our members and the support of the Baltimore community, we would not be able to fulfill our mission.We express our utmost thanks to everyone inside and outside of BROS who hassupported us as we move forward into a glorious, rock-filled future. Your name shall ring out in the Hall of the Dragon King for all eternity.In addition to the countless hours put in by our production team to make unforgettablemasterpieces of rock theater, BROS relies on the year-round efforts of a dedicatedgroup of volunteer administrators. Without the leadership of the following Brojans, our 7,000 year mission would be for naught:AR AN KEATING ARTISTIC DIRECTORDYLAN KOEHLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSHANNON LIGHT HADLEY MARKETING DIRECTOR

TIM KEATING • JANE & MIKE COLLINS AND FAMILY • DOUG MILLER • TROIKABoESHKbtmouLeNAERetAuTaAlTOstUsIbTiEiEdSnGlHRbeegMHyTEitsorARToAofoaIEuLfcNGBnuRrkORMRl,amNofAKiEOlplEleHRlN-eSmYvrAITooSabwM•ulTsuer•KhI,rBnNomASsFtaAUTeAhialeEsStGIansriTAmRsBdiHooNELsorntNuEAgrh.LpeNaADeWApnhH,OYsoMiaeuWzLrHspeEatAOexepLt•dvpiRoIoBReSrrRunrOeIStCOsssACdoseKMaIfeOeAosdGn,t’uNhiBM.wEcreRWaReIu&LItBREtmeiEtmaIdNShEAolototTv&LPioseuSmEtPtpHfK•toHotrhErAhSroIeaIwLIeLdSNncAauDtHkGiorc,mOMsmdLiKnCteEAmIigoCMnaNCuOettnAhvSonLd•eReTiOartdARmPyye•,NgoOIdoZlnwJBToisEZeceRtrNTaAiiOewonHtNpiuso••oEiYsiucndBA,E,KleTEdgrMfARaoEiavnTIccREnLekoZenYd-t-••,TfiHlleEdBfuAtLuTrIeM. OYRouErAnNaNmEeXshTaHllErAinTgERou•tNinEtIhLeDHIDaRllIoKfStEhNe D• rTaHgEonBKREinWgEfoRrSaAllReTte•rnTiHtyE.BELL FOUNDRY FAMILY • THE STRAND THEATER • YELLOW SIGN THEATRE • MATTKELLEY & GREG BOWEN OF HUMAN BEING PRODUCTIONS • HEATHER KEATING• BETSY STEINER • THE CHARMERY • KEVIN BRENNAN AND HIS CREW OF ELITEVIDEOGRAPHERS • JOSH REYNOLDS • OUR STREET TEAM • OUR FRONT OF HOUSETHE STAFF OF THE 2640 COLLECTIVE AND ST. JOHN’S UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH FOR LETTING US RETURN TO THE SPACEWHERE WE BEGANTHE BELL FOUNDRY FOR BEING VERY PATIENT NEIGHBORSRED EMMA’S & THREAD COFFEE FOR KEEPING OUR ENGINESRUNNINGKIM STANBRO & DAVE WISMER FOR THEIR EVERLASTING LOVE,DEDICATION, AND SUPPORT TO THIS ORGANIZATIONRUSSELL DE OCAMPO & THE WINDUP SPACE FOR HOSTING THE4TH ANNUAL BRODOWNJONATHAN CAPLAN (ORIGINAL MEMBER OF THE HAMMERED ANDAMAZING CLASSICAL GUITARIST) FOR PRESHOW ENTERTAINMENTBEFORE ALL OF OUR BALTIMORE DATES!THE BALTIMORE THEATER COMMUNITY FOR LETTING US BE APART OF ONE OF THE THINGS THAT MAKES THIS CITY GREAT

On January 31st we held the 4rd Annual BRODown at the Windup Space inBaltimore – a benefit fundraiser for Gründlehämmer. The following organizationsdonated goods to our raffle, which helped us raise the money that made this entireshow possible. Thank you for supporting DIY Baltimore theater! MOBTOWN BALLROOM CREATIVE ALLIANCE GARRETT AND KATE BLADOW SINGLE CARROT THEATRE FLYING V THEATRE CENTERSTAGE CAROMANCY KIM STANBRO MATT CASELLA THE BALTIMORE CONCERT OPERA THE KELMSCOTT BOOKSHOP LORI TRAVIS JACK SOSSMAN V LEE DAN BENBOW RACHEL BOSS ERICA PATOKA JUDY KURJAN THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM THE MARYLAND FILM FESTIVAL SCHOOL OF ROCK BALTIMORE QUEEN WOLF THE MATRIMONIALS PANDAS ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM LADYBREW THE GREAT GERACE BMORE CLEAN MAGFEST MUSIC & GAMING FESTIVAL BIT GEN 9 THREAD COFFEE RED EMMA’S BOOKSTORE COFFEEHOUSE PATTERSON PERK

LIBRETTO FOR THE BALTIMORE ROCK OPERA SOCIETY’S 2014 SPRING PRODUCTION GRÜNDLEHÄMMERThe members of The Hammered have all been part of other BROS productions atsome point during its short history. We have written many songs that we are veryproud of, and we will write many more, but to us the music of Gründlehämmerwill always be special.In a way, Gründlehämmer IS the Baltimore Rock Opera Society. This music isan audible tapestry of metal, folk, pop, funk, and a hint of classical; it permeatesand defines this agrarian world we have created, where music is magic – wheremusic can do anything. It is a metaphor for this weird cult we have formed,where a ragtag collection of dreamers from every background you can imaginecan come together and make the ridiculous and seemingly impossible happen.When we hear it, we are reminded of our humble beginnings, and how far wehave come. We love this music.Thanks for rocking with us.Tyler Merchant (Bass) & and the HammeredWARNING – READING THE FOLLOWING LYRICS BEFORE THESONGS ARE PERFORMED COULD CLUE YOU INTO PIVOTALPLOT POINTS AND GENERALLY AWESOME PARTS OF THE SHOW. DO NOT PROCEED UNLESS YOU LIKE SPOILERS!

PROLOGUE (INSTRUMENTAL) BROTOPIAWritten by John deCampos (THE OLD TIME ROCK N ROLL) Music and lyrics by Dylan KoehlerFAMILY FARMINGMusic by Dylan Koehler Who’s that man with the shiny guitar?Lyrics by Dylan Koehler & Jared Margulies On the battlefield who leads the charge? He’s the noble defender of our freedomMother dear and rightsHow do I reap from what I’ve sown? Guiding our people with his wisdomMother dear and mightHow can I make my seedling grow? He’s the King; he’s the King of our landSing to them He’s the King; fighting for what’s rightEveryday let them know that you care Every inch of him a man!Sing to themEvery minute that you have to spare See that corn that grows so tall Feeding our kingdom one and allFather dear See the man on the guitar stringsWhat more is needed to help them live? Now watch that corn grow as he singsFather dearThey’ve had their fill, what more to give? For the King; for the King of our land For the KingWith time and love our plants grow strongWith music in our hearts Who’s that woman all dressed in whiteWe’ll make our living from this land With the flowers in her hair,With just a seed it starts such a lovely sight? See the man with her wedding ringCOME TO ME LOVE Now hear the church bells ding-a-ling-a-lingMusic by Dylan KoehlerLyrics by Dylan Koehler & Jared Margulies For the King; for the King of our land For the King; fighting for what’s rightCome to me love, you’ll be glad you did Every inch of him a man!And when you do, bring me everythingBring me lips that whisper in my ear Who’s that man who’s lost his way?Bring me arms that hold me so near His righteous will has gone astray Where’s the King whose country’s in need?Not so long ago, you were young and small The countryside is full of mouths to feedBut from just a seed, you have grown so tallYour leaves have branched out full and strong He’s the KingYour fruit has ripened through our song My King is DEAD!Your flower’s growing and it’s been showing SWORDS OF LOTHARIOThe love you’ve hid for the longest time Music by Dylan KoehlerBut in the summer sun Lyrics by Dylan Koehler & Aran KeatingYou will finally become my girl CRUSH WEAK!Come to me love – please don’t wait too long EAT MEAT!Each day you hide is another gone SMASH FEET!Come to me love and come to stay STEAL WHEAT!I’ll love you more and more each day The Gründle comes and we’ll protect youMARKET MEANDER (INSTRUMENTAL) Lothario: he will direct youWritten by Jonathan Caplan Give up your swords and pay your tax Work for the Kingdom or face the axe!

THE ROYAL INSULT Lead the charge to shredMusic and lyrics by John deCampos Hear the diving roar! When the blood is shedTaste the dirt and grovel at my feet Then you know the score!You little runt, you can’t compete! The smile is too sly;These tasty licks will burn your ears And the weak – they dieWill help you realize your worst fears By the iron fist of the Black KingYou had no chance to begin with, whelp! Follow the rule of the King of CrowsNo hand here to lend you help! Fall in line: single file rowsGive up your dreams, give up the sword A shadow cast; no others will fightDrown in sorrow while your cries are ignored Fly the flag! A ghost in the night!Now FALL into line! Army of the darkYou FAILED, because the battle is mine! Army of the beastNow FALL out the door! Ruler of the landYou FAILED – don’t come here anymore! Minions of the DAMNED!PRINCE’S LAMENT THE WINGS OF PEGASUSMusic by Dylan Koehler and John deCampos Music and lyrics by John deCamposLyrics by Dylan Koehler Take the sword and shield in handA shadow cast by shame falls around me Now you have become a manSilencing my voice, slandering my name Fighting for what’s right The flames of justiceThrough the life of a poor farm boy Burning through the nightI’ve struggled silentlyThrough the life of my father’s son Split your enemies in twainBut not the life for me Their evil forces are to blame We keep riding fasterI’ve left the fields behind me Never let them be your masterBut the forest looms aheadThe dark and twisted path And we’re riding on the wings of PegasusFills my heart with dread The wind under our wings Will lift the sword that will thwart evilThrough the life of a poor farm boy I’ve struggled silently With this beast at our commandThrough the life of my father’s son Godlike powers in your handsBut not the life for me Death is knocking at our door; But his call you will ignore!Could it be the hand that guides meHas led me far astray? Fighting through the depths of HelDoes the muse still stand beside me Use your sword to break the spellOr have I lost my way? Of the evil power the likes of which We’ve never seen (before!)DARK KING’S ANTHEMMusic by John deCampos & Dylan Koehler Your legend’s in the Book of OldLyrics by John deCampos This is how your story’s told: A mighty warriorA wolf in sheep’s clothing Atop a steed with wings of gold!I’ll pull the wool over your eyesMy good intentions are just a disguise! And we’re riding on the wings of PegasusIron fist, bloody sword The wind under our wingsA mighty King; watch the vultures soar! Will lift the sword that will thwart evil

The wind under our wings Like a whack-a-mole game at a penny arcade!Will win the battle for the kingdom! Like a slide trombone! Like a fishing boat, getting stuck in the mud!DRAGONS! DRAGONS! Like a popsicle, too cold for your mouth!DRAGONS! DRAGONS! DRAGONS! Like hot dog on a conveyor belt! Like a supersonic elevator up in the air,THE GRÜNDLE’S THEME From the bottom to the top,Music by John deCampos & Dylan Koehler To the bottom to the top, yeah! Like a rabid dog!DESPAIR (INSTRUMENTAL) Like a rocket ship, going up to the moon,Music by John deCampos Getting stuck in your moon, girl! Like a bullet train going through a tunnel!COME TO ME LOVE (REPRISE) Like my bullet train Going through your tunnelTHE BONING SONG Going through your tunnelMusic by John deCampos, Dylan Koehler &Aran Keating Like a man and a womanLyrics by Aran Keating & Dylan Koehler VENGEANCEThere’s something come between us Music by John deCamposIt’s growing every second I receive your kiss Lyrics by John deCampos & Eli Breitburg-My heart is on your shoulder SmithMy good intentionsRising with your gentle bliss The Gründle I will kill tomorrow Put an end to pain and sorrowThere’s something between us now Lift the curse the Dark King placedAnd I know! Across this holy landWe’ve planted a seed and babyIt’s starting to grow The power granted from your love Will rain the riffs from high aboveThese are feelings that I had then To lay the final blow against the beast at hisStayed deep inside commandAnd locked behind my doorOh, what I’m feeling right now For I feel my blood is churningIs that power that I can’t ignore My heart beats hard and cold But for now my soul is burningAnd what we’re about to do To restore the days of oldIs alright, babyIt’s just me and you, you sexy lady Send the monster back to hellThere ain’t no need right now Break the tyrant’s evil spellTo rush things through Cut his gullet open andIf you want girl, I’m gonna give it to you Claim my kingly prizeGive it to you, give it to you A powered relic with strings of steelAnd what we’re about to do The Hämmer of the Gründle’s realIs alright, baby. When you see my fighting skillIt’s just me and you, you sexy lady, You won’t believe your eyes!There ain’t no need right now,To rush things through For my weapon’s battle readyIf you want girl, I’m gonna give it to you, My vengence will be swiftgive it to you, give it to you! With my mentor holding steady We will play the killing riffLike a sledgehammer!

And the souls the monster’s taken LOTHARIO:Will not have died in vain Gründlehünter! You have paid the priceWith my hands on Gründlehämmer Gründlehünter! With your family’s life!I will claim my home again Gründlehünter! Won’t you join my side? Gründlehünter! Be your country’s pride!GUIDE MY HAND WHAT WILL THE MORNING LIGHTMusic by Dylan Koehler REVEALLyrics by John deCampos Music and lyrics by Dylan Koehler & Aran KeatingGUNNORA: Why’s the king act so irate?Guide my hand The Gründlehünter took the bait!There can be no second guess He’ll become like all the rest:I must play my very best for victory Not a voice of the people but the King’s behestFor the fear which will grip my feeble frame This game of chess to followWill be outweighed by the blame I place on Our evil King will swallowhim All the goodness trapped inside He’s only full of foolish prideBENEDON, HALVOR, AND GUNNORA: The Gründlehünter’s will is trueI will fight; he will fall Benedon will not be skewed!I’ll be savior of us all As sure as he was born and raisedMy training’s done Here in Coxally GlenVengeance in my veins Where his conscience was made Standing tall a man at lastThe final battle still remains! He’ll restore the days gone past The Gründlehünter’s battle-ready~INTERMISSION ~ With a hand that’s true and steady! CHORUS:GRÜNDLE BATTLE (INSTRUMENTAL) Our hope is burning, the wheel is turningMusic by John deCampos What do we have to giveHarmonized guitar solos by Chris Baines That hasn’t yet been lost? Our fingers aching, the earth is shakingGRÜNDLEHÜNTER Has our fate too soon been sealed?Music & Lyrics by John deCampos What will the morning light reveal? GUNNORA:LOTHARIO: The mentor to the stolen boyGründlehünter! You have paid the price Meant to be our country’s joyGründlehünter! With your family’s life! Save her soul, she fell in battleGründlehünter! Won’t you join my side? Heard the Gründle’s dying rattle!Gründlehünter! Be your country’s pride! The Gründle’s dead, we must regain The Kingdom’s power once againBENEDON: Our fate is written on these scrollsWhy must I answer to him tonight? Whose prophecies were long foretoldTell me what gives this King the right? CHORUS:I’ve lost more than I’ve gained Our hope is burningMy body weak my heart in pain. The wheel is turning What do we have to giveLOTHARIO: BENEDON: That hasn’t yet been lost?He’ll bend to my will /All my world is goneOr peasant blood /I must stay strongmust spillHe’s stinking of fear /Notinnocence but rageThe choice is clear /I hesitate to turn the pageGründle Hunter! /I hesistate to turn the page

GUNNORA: Has our fate too soon been sealed?Give me a savior, give me some hope What will the morning light reveal?Am I just a farmgirl at the end of her rope?I need somebody, someone to trust We’ll mark our place on fortune’s wheelBeen working so hard all my life What will the morning light reveal?But it’s never enoughBenny oh Benny, tell me what can I do HEAR YETo get your arms around me for a while Music by John deCamposIs he a hero? A lover or friend? Lyrics by Dylan Koehler & Aran KeatingIs he the one that i need?Or do we pretend? The legends they tell are trueBenny oh Benny, tell me what can I do I hold the Hämmer before youTo get your arms around me for a whileBENEDON: I stand before you as one of your ownDo my wounds cut too deep? Once a boy, but now I have grownMy obstacles too steep? Grown to know the truth from his liesMy knees won’t stop shaking Here to quell the doubt in your eyes!As I fulfill this undertakingOn the ledge where fate has thrust me With fear he purchased our livesCan these humble townsmen trust me? Your freedom he has deprivedI know not what moves to make He’s taken all I hold dearAnd I cannot stop to weep (Don’t just stand there!)My destiny’s writtenIt’s carved in stone He’s a killer and a thiefI walk this path all alone With this weapon I relieve him from the throne!They call me a heroA symbol of hope Our hunger eats at our souls! (HEAR YE!)But I’m feeling closer and closer There’s no food to fill our bowls! (HEAR YE!)To the end of my rope Do you hear the babies cry? (HEAR YE!)My destiny’s written While your countrymen die?!It’s stained with bloodHear the voices calling from above He claimed the Gründle was just a wild beastMEREDITH: But in his pocket, a secret he keeps:He’s a strong man and proud Gold and blood were paid by his handShirt is clean, doesn’t talk too loud So he could gain the Gründle’s command!Strong and just he defends what’s right Death and destruction that lie in his wakeTo lift the people from their plight so Were the price of all he can takeSay your evening prayers tonight His deceit has fooled us too long – GET HIM!The Dragon King will check his flightVisit him make your appeal; He’s a killer, and a thiefSee what the morning light reveals With this weapon I relieve him from the throne!CHORUS:Tomorrow morning come what may FINAL BATTLE (INSTRUMENTAL)The Dragon King will guide our way Music by Chris BainesBe it honor or be it shameWe fight our fight and earn our name ROYAL WEDDING (INSTRUMENTAL) Music by Chris Baines ~ Fin ~

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