Both Sides Became Monsters | Star Wars: The Old Republic

This original Star Wars: The Old Republic tribute song lets the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire speak as rival civilizations: each calls itself the galaxy's last protection, each sends another generation into the fire, and each becomes the monster it sees across the line. What you'll hear: a dark cinematic war duet for the Republic and Sith Empire antiphonal accusations that collapse into one shared chorus symphonic-metal weight, massed choir, and a cold no-victor ending By the final chorus, victory has become a lie both powers need to tell: the only inheritance left is a Dark Age with both their names on it. "No peace can live where both sides say: one final war will clear the way." Which Old Republic war, faction, or character should receive the next tribute? Lyrics Thrice the void burned bright, so many sent to die. Thrice the stars set ablaze- who shall survive these harrowing days? We are the Senate, shield and law, a thousand worlds beneath one cause. From Coruscant's wounded sky, we swear no darker flag shall fly. We raise the sword to guard the peace, and swear the killing soon will cease. We are the throne, the will, the flame, the buried blood that rose again. From Korriban's unquiet stone, we claim the stars you named your own. We break our chains, then forge you more; through strength alone, we end all war. You came as night with crimson fire. You hide dominion dressed as light. We strike so liberty survives. We rule so weakness never thrives. Each grave becomes the proof we're right. Thrice the void burned bright, so many sent to die. Thrice the stars set ablaze- who shall survive these harrowing days? Twin armadas scar the night; we name ourselves the only light. No peace can live where both sides say: "One final war will clear the way." We count the dead, record their names, then send their children to the flames. The chamber votes, the fleets obey: "Defend the peace"-then fire away. We trade our mercy for command, then call the ashes freedom's land. We crown the dead, exalt their scars, then spend our legions through the stars. The throne decrees, the fleets obey: "Impose our peace"-then fire away. We trade our people for the throne, then call the ruined worlds our own. Monster! Liar! Tyrant! Coward! We cast the names across the fire. For justice! For power! The cannons answer, hour by hour. No witness left, no neutral shore- the galaxy becomes the war. Thrice the void burned bright, so many sent to die. Thrice the stars set ablaze- who shall survive these harrowing days? We curse the hand across the line, yet mirror every grand design. No victor waits beyond the flame- only a Dark Age with our names. We are the light. We are the strong. The stars go dark- and still we march on. #StarWars #TheOldRepublic #SithEmpire #GalacticRepublic #TributeSong Notes This is an unofficial fan-made tribute. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lucasfilm Ltd..