The Rock Odyssey

[Piano Opening] [Intro] In the shadow of Troy's burning light, Odysseus embarked on a perilous flight. His heart heavy with a warrior's strife, Yearning for Ithaca, his son, and his wife. [Verse 1] Through the fields of Lotus-Eaters' trance, Where memory's grip began to dance, He saved his crew from a fate so grim, Pulled them back from the edge, with resolve so dim. [Chorus 1] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero's journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 2] In the Cyclops' lair, with a giant's eye, A plan was hatched under a moonlit sky. Blinding Polyphemus with a wooden stake, Freedom was won, for their journey's sake. [Chorus 2] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero's journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Bridge 1] Poseidon's wrath, the sea’s cruel jest, Adrift again, their hope put to the test. Aeolus' winds unleashed by greed, Further and further from Ithaca's need. [Verse 3] Laestrygonians, giants so fierce, Devoured their kin, their hearts pierced. Circe’s spell, men turned to swine, Odysseus defied, with Hermes' sign. Odysseus defied, with Hermes’ sign. [Chorus 3] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 4] On Circe’s isle, a year’s respite, Love and loss, in the moonlight. She bid him go, with wisdom’s grace, To face the Underworld, a fateful place. [Bridge 2] In Hades’ realm, with shades so cold, Prophecies of pain and gold. The spirits spoke, of perils near, Forewarned, forearmed, he faced his fear. [Chorus 4] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 5] The Sirens sang, their voices sweet, Odysseus bound, to his ship’s heartbeat. Through Scylla’s teeth and Charybdis’ maw, Courage and strength, he stood in awe. [Bridge 3] Thrinacia’s isle, sacred cattle slain, Divine wrath struck, their efforts in vain. Alone he drifted, to Ogygia’s shore, Calypso’s love, a heartache to the core. [Chorus 5] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 5] The Sirens sang, their voices sweet, Odysseus bound, to his ship’s heartbeat. Through Scylla’s teeth and Charybdis’ maw, Courage and strength, he stood in awe. [Bridge 3] Thrinacia’s isle, sacred cattle slain, Divine wrath struck, their efforts in vain. Alone he drifted, to Ogygia’s shore, Calypso’s love, a heartache to the core. [Chorus 5] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 6] Seven years in Calypso’s embrace, Longing for Ithaca’s tender grace. The gods convened, Athena’s plea, A raft was built, to set him free. [Bridge 4] From Calypso’s arms, the gods decreed, His release, his heart’s desperate plea. A raft, a storm, Poseidon’s might, Washed ashore on Phaeacia’s sight. [Chorus 6] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 6] Seven years in Calypso’s embrace, Longing for Ithaca’s tender grace. The gods convened, Athena’s plea, A raft was built, to set him free. [Bridge 4] From Calypso’s arms, the gods decreed, His release, his heart’s desperate plea. A raft, a storm, Poseidon’s might, Washed ashore on Phaeacia’s sight. [Chorus 6] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 7] Phaeacia’s haven, on distant shore, Nausicaa’s aid, a king’s warm hall. Tales of wanderings, they heard them all, Gifts and a ship, to Ithaca’s call. [Bridge 5] At last, Ithaca’s shores, a beggar’s guise, A cunning plan with Telemachus’ eyes. Suitors fell by his mighty bow, Order restored, his rule to show. [Chorus 7] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 8] Telemachus joined, a father’s pride, Together they stood, side by side. The suitors fell, by bow and blade, Order restored, a kingdom remade. Gifts and a ship, to Ithaca’s call. [Bridge 5] At last, Ithaca’s shores, a beggar’s guise, A cunning plan with Telemachus’ eyes. Suitors fell by his mighty bow, Order restored, his rule to show. [Chorus 7] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 8] Telemachus joined, a father’s pride, Together they stood, side by side. The suitors fell, by bow and blade, Order restored, a kingdom remade. [Bridge 6] Penelope’s test, a bed so true, Reunited hearts, love’s renewed. Peace in Ithaca, the storm had passed, Odysseus home, his soul at last. [Chorus 8] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Outro] Penelope’s arms, a tender embrace, Home at last, in a peaceful space. Sing, O Muse, of trials and might, Of Odysseus’ journey, through endless night. Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Verse 8] Telemachus joined, a father’s pride, Together they stood, side by side. The suitors fell, by bow and blade, Order restored, a kingdom remade. [Bridge 6] Penelope’s test, a bed so true, Reunited hearts, love’s renewed. Peace in Ithaca, the storm had passed, Odysseus home, his soul at last. [Chorus 8] Oh, the wanderer, with mind so sharp, Guided by fate and the stars in the dark. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Outro] Penelope’s arms, a tender embrace, Home at last, in a peaceful space. Sing, O Muse, of trials and might, Of Odysseus’ journey, through endless night. The hero’s journey, through night and day, Seeking the shores where his loved ones lay. [Outro] Penelope’s arms, a tender embrace, Home at last, in a peaceful space. Sing, O Muse, of trials and might, Of Odysseus’ journey, through endless night. OH THE WANDERER! OH THE WANDERER! OH, OH, OH, OH THE WANDERER!!! [Outro] Penelope’s arms, a tender embrace, Home at last, in a peaceful space. Sing, O Muse, of trials and might, Of Odysseus’ journey, through endless night. [Final Outro] OH THE WANDERER! OH THE WANDERER! OH, OH, OH, OH THE WANDERER!!!