The Ancient

from Epilogue by Wicked

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lyrics

You shouldn't be here, young boy
Curiosity killed the cat
Stay there and you will experience
the worst nightmare you've ever had
you should feel fear of this old one
I've lived a thousand lives
I've seen the end of all paths
I've been where no one survives

Don't you fear me?
Even the slightest draft
could be the death of you
Knowledge is mine
You... weak poor old louse
mean nothing now

I wasn't always like this
I exuded humanity
Inked hands, broken feather
they called me the alchemist
I fought my demons and fears
and never was the same again
no cut would heal anymore
so powerful and so weak

Don't you fear me?
...

Don't waste my time
you, petty thief
don't look at me like that
this was the price for my skills
I've got no healing now

Crows knocking at my window
they know it, they get the smell
I feel the gift is leaving
the candle is melting away
this wasn't supposed to happen
no, nothing's making any sense
I didn't expect they'll send a young boy
No, wait there, I'm not ready

Don't you fear me?
...

Don't waste my time
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