The Ninth Illusion (Folk Metal × Traditional Japanese × Dark Fantasy)

The Ninth Illusion is a haunting Folk Metal and Traditional Japanese Dark Fantasy song about crimson blossoms, a sealed shrine and the final illusion that lures every traveler beyond return, blending ghostly female vocals, shamisen, shakuhachi, koto, taiko drums and dark melodic guitars into an eerie cinematic journey. Subscribe for more music like this:    / @elka9000   @Elka9000 Support me on DeviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/elka9000/g... Lyrics: They warned me not to cross the gate Where silent blossoms learned to wait Nine old lanterns lined the way Eight had long since burned away Every traveler spoke my name Every story stayed the same "Do not trust her crimson eyes..." Then they vanished with their lies They called it evil... They sealed the shrine... They feared the smile... They drew the line... The ninth illusion calls your name Never looking quite the same Every promise... Every dream... Hides far more... ...than it may seem Take my hand... Don't be afraid... One more step... ...and you're betrayed When you finally... Realize... You're already... Lost inside... I walked deeper through the trees Following forgotten pleas No chains waiting in the dark Only petals, cold and stark Eight illusions showed the way Leading every doubt astray The ninth one smiled... ...and took my hand... No one ever... Returned again... They offered comfort... They offered peace... One more heartbeat... Then it ceased... The ninth illusion calls your name Never looking quite the same Every promise... Every dream... Hides far more... ...than it may seem Take my hand... Don't be afraid... One more step... ...and you're betrayed When you finally... Realize... You're already... Lost inside... It wears no claws... It bears no knife... It only steals... Your will... Your life... You won't notice... When you're gone... You'll only keep... Walking on... When the crimson blossoms sway Don't believe the words they say Every vision... Every light... Leads you deeper... From the night... Eight illusions... Hide the door... The ninth one whispers... "Just one more..." If you follow... Don't look behind... No one leaves... The ninth illusion... Alive... "Come a little closer..." "Just one more step..." "Shhh..."