1. A PHILOSOPHER AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE

Like a hawk, I swoop down on your countenance
Like a shadow I immolate your soul
Like knowledge I cloud your mind
Like a priest I make you harden your heart

A philosopher at the end of the universe
A crown of spearheads on my head
Human! King of all kings!

My morgenstern is called freedom
In shards of stained glass I read the false past
I kindle the torch of knowledge tonight
I am the end, the light and the dark

I am the flame
I burn and hurt your eyes
I am a lone wolf
The enemy of the meek
I am the firebrand
The mark on a leather-bound book

Exultant I look forward to the coming of dawn
Which has everything and remains alone
Arrows are shot into the darkness
The night illuminates with stars

Blinded by the cosmic light
I do not seek redemption
I’m here to kindle desires
And show you that fear is a handful of ash