I'm supposed to write lyrics about Phoenix or rather its Persian equivalent, Simorgh, that matches an existing tune. I've indicated what I could make out of the recorded music. Here's my draft, comments and suggestions are welcome. Simorgh is female whereas Phoenix would be either male or neutral.


[pre-chorus/intro]
in times of mourning and sorrow
without faith, times of fear, despair, and cries

[pre-chorus]
although all hope may seem to
go up in flames - nothing's lost - when the Simorgh dies

[chorus]
and yet again - you will see
that she will rise - yes, she will rise
from the ashes
from the ashes

[verse 1]
noble bird - comforting sight - where she's flying
brilliant colours - graceful creature
shining feathers - bright plumes - mournful cries
her song would bring - tears to men's eyes

[pre-chorus]
although all hope may tomorrow
go up in flames - nothing's lost - when the Simorgh dies

[chorus]
and yet again - you will see
that it will rise - yes, it will rise
from the ashes
from the ashes

[verse 2]
she would roost - in the tree of life
that would shake - when she'd take flight
and spread the seed - of all known plants
and spread the riches - of the land
leaving it - for men to tend

rising high - she would behold the fertile fields
and the earth she shields
spread her wings - and wheel in the sky
view the world - with generous eyes

[pre-chorus]
although all hope may tomorrow
go up in flames - nothing's lost - when the Simorgh dies

[chorus]
and yet again - you will see
that it will rise - yes, it will rise
from the ashes
from the ashes

[verse 3]
she has lived - and has witnessed change
and all the wisdom - of old age
she gathered - in her course of life
she has seen - emperors rise
and reigns pass - people's hopes soar
times of peace - and times of war

[... outro]
although she's burning - in the flames
she'll stand up - and live again
although she's burning - in the flames
she'll stand up - and live again
she'll stand up - and live again - for a thousand years

Bernd
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