The Crown of a Thousand Suns lyrics

From every corner of the earth The caravans arrived as one Crossing deserts, seas and mountains Guided by a distant Sun Kings and scholars filled the roads Bearing gifts of gold and flame Seeking answers from the throne Whispering my growing name Every voice became an echo Every echo fed the fire And the higher rose the tower The stronger grew desire Wearing the crown of a thousand suns Brighter than the morning sky Yet even stars that rule the heavens Forget that they can die The lady from the southern sands Came to test the tales she'd heard Bringing riddles wrapped in mystery Hidden inside every word Question after question fell Like arrows from a distant bow And every one was answered With a certainty I'd come to know Wearing the crown of a thousand suns Watching the world below Every answer, every wonder Flowing through my soul If I have reached the highest mountain Why do I still climb? If all the roads now lead to me What lies beyond this height? The mirror shows a king of glory The world sees endless light But somewhere in the reflection A shadow leaves its mark tonight And while the world was celebrating Another journey had begun For the brightest golden hour Always hides the setting Sun