A Legend... Lyrics

There are tales of the sea

That stretch as far and as wide as the sea itself

Some are simple with clear morality lessons

Others are more complex with muddy meanings

Then there are the few that fall into both

Today we share a story unheard of the Alaskan Sea

"The Gem"

The legend of the Gem begins with a sound

Some say that only those burdened with hungry ears and empty souls

Can hear The Gems calling.

It starts as an itch at first

A drone of noise until it deafens their greedy ears

As you draw near

The call begins to clear and be unforgettable

It's said to sound like an enchanting melody

Guiding the sailor to their wonderful dream destination

Or their impending doom

To some it's a beautiful sound

Only revealing the destiny of those truly gifted

To most others the Gem is the choir of those they loved

Both dead and alive

It's in those final moments they realize there's no going back

No matter how positive or negative the outcome

This story is about a man

Who claims to hear that very call after learning about the loss of a close friend

Who went chasing after that very same call

Is this a man meant for greatness?

Or does he belong to the bottom of the sea

Like the rest of those in search of glory and greed?

It's a complicated story

But let me ask you a question

Have you heard the story of this place?

The legend of The Gem?

Before we dive head first at the start

Let's start this legend

At the beginning of the end