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Mighty King

by Day of Embers

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'Mighty King' is the 6th Chapter of Day of Embers 9 part twisted roots/folklore series. This is a tale of a tipping scale with some serious fire in the belly... Karmic justice for oppression and abuse of power. It is a spell from the depths of the soul of anyone who has been held down or silenced, to spark forth a change and unlock the chains to unbounded freedom. Silenced no more.

'Mighty King' is the story of a man so enraptured by his own power and wealth that he turned his back on his people, abusing the vulnerable and those who slipped through the cracks of this corrupt society. This was 'unseen' and 'unspoken', a reality that continued for the entirety of his rule and all kings before him. Then one day he called upon the red caped woman... With a mind poisoned by his own greed and entitlement, he disregards her good advice and commits a crime that returns to haunt his soul with fiery vengeance. The king abuses his power for the very last time…

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Mighty King, high upon your throne
God and man, you believe that you’re above
But in the crowd you fail to see
The red caped woman, well she’s staring up at thee

Nonchalant as his people suffer now
Turns his back, diamonds shine on his crown
Turns to his jewels but he feels no joy
Calls upon the woman whose affection he employs

Be careful what you wish for

In the chamber bed, his advances she denies
Enraged he reaches for the iron in the fire
Brands her breast as he forces his desire
The red caped woman placed a curse upon the sire

She says, ‘pray tell, if you had one wish?’
He said, ‘I’d live forever, with my riches I would dwell’
‘Your majesty, I wish you well...
For you can't take your treasures to the furnace of your hell’

Be careful what you wish for

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released September 17, 2021
Ft. Hughie Doherty on Resonator Lapsteel

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Day of Embers Brisbane, Australia

Born of love, myth & traditional folklore, Day of Embers is a duo of Celtic & seafaring rhythms interlaced with age-old tales of love, loss, survival & justice. Combining the multi-instrumental talents of singer-songwriters, Welshman Daryl James, & Dawn, a bewitching vocalist of Canadian, Irish & Indian descent, DoE weaves spectacular harmonies with banjo, autoharp, tin whistle, guitar & mandolin. ... more

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