Mourning Star
Kamelot · Ghost Opera: The Second Coming [2008]
Like an old man in church on a Sunday.
Crawl the dirt on your elbows and knees,
Any minute you know you could die.
So come save us, turn water to wine,
Give me words of unfathomable wisdom
As I'm crossing the enemy's line,
Where the wounded and dead show the way.
(Show me the way)
Tell me when the night is gone,
Like washed away,
Make a wish
Beneath the mourning star.
How can there be a reason for war
For the life of a human that suffers
I remember, I heard it before,
Tell me all when a new day begins.
(The new day begins)
Tell me when the night is gone,
Like washed away,
Make a wish
beneath the mourning star.
When the victory is won,
The old cliché,
Underneath the same old mourning star.
[Rest in peace all that be good]
Why please tell me why
[Rest in peace thy fatherhood]
You gave the world all this pain
Tell me when the night is gone,
Like washed away,
Make a wish
Beneath the mourning star.
When the victory is won,
The old cliché,
Underneath the same old mourning star.
Mourning Star
Mourning Star stands as a defining track within Kamelot's expansive symphonic metal discography, appearing on the 2008 double album Ghost Opera: The Second Coming. The recording captures the band's signature blend of operatic vocals and intricate guitar work, reflecting the dramatic narrative scope that characterizes this era of their career. As part of a concept album exploring themes of loss and redemption, the song contributes to a cohesive musical journey that showcases the group's evolution in progressive metal. The track exemplifies the band's ability to weave complex compositions with emotional depth, maintaining the high production standards expected from their catalog. This piece remains a significant song in their body of work, illustrating the atmospheric and melodic qualities that have secured their place in the genre.