Shadows of a Father's Love

[Verse 1:] From shadows deep, I watch you grow Your laughter bright, your eyes aglow Little one, if you could know This pirate's heart that loves you so [Pre-Chorus] I long to teach you of the sea But this cursed fate keeps you from me So I remain, just out of sight Your silent guardian in the night [Chorus] Through the years, I see you bloom From the edges of twilight's gloom From the shadows, I'll keep you safe Love's burden, a vampire's fate [Verse 2] Your first smile, your first adventure Echoes of a life now out of reach If only I could guide your way But the captain's gone, to darkness prey [Pre-Chorus] I long to teach you of the sea But this cursed fate keeps you from me So I remain, just out of sight Your silent guardian in the night [Chorus] Through the years, I see you bloom From the edges of twilight's gloom From the shadows, I'll keep you safe Love's burden, a vampire's fate [Bridge] One day you'll ask of your father's tale They'll speak of ships with billowing sail But know, my child, there's more to see The truth lies in the Ruby Sea [Final Chorus] Through the years, I've watched you rise From the shadows, with longing eyes My love endures beyond the grave A father's heart, forever enslaved [Outro] Sail on, my child, chase your dreams Things aren't always what they seem I'll guard you from the dark unknown The Phantom's love, forever shown