Long and painful was the road Predetermined was my fate No one stopped me in my tracks Neither human nor a gate Just a shadow of yourself Are you proud (of) what you became? Much is lost and much is gone On the avenue to fame Crossing the border Losing the order Loss of perception Breaking the truth away Ethelred – slayeth the dragon herein Ethelred – conqueror he hath bin ♪ I am proud of all my deeds I have nothing to regret Never hesitate or doubt No forgive and no forget! On your long and bloody road Did you reach your final goal? Whether hero or a wretch We just play a given role Crossing the border Losing the order Loss of perception Breaking the truth away Ethelred – slayeth the dragon inside Ethelred – falling for dangerous pride ♪ Ethelred – slayeth the dragon in you Ethelred – doing what no one will do