A Song for Lisabetta

The song was provided by Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza to Dream-Singer - a herald of Lashonar, who requested four songs of the High Bard of the Empire.

Lyrics by Tiana i Zaydan i Riqueza

The Flame that burns bright casts a long shadow The journey you began, we are poised to follow The flame that burns bright lasts for half as long But the night is darkest before the dawn

What did you see when you looked in the mirror? A Prince of great ambition? The Empire of your vision? What did you see when you looked to the future? To make the hard decisions, despite your opposition?

They say you hid how much you cared behind a mask Lest your love be mistook for weakness But the world would bend before you gave up on your task May Holberg’s pride forever serve as witness

You saw the beauty and the colour of the world The great artistic renaissance your passion But your smile gave me courage when I forgot the words May even your dissenters mourn your passing

What did you see when you looked in the mirror? The fire hid behind the mask of dignity? What did you see when you looked to the future? A world where all people lived at liberty