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This song is inspired by Iapetus, one of the great Titans of Greek mythology. Known as the “father of mortals,” Iapetus represents the origin of humanity’s defining traits: foresight, recklessness, endurance, and rebellion, embodied in his famous sons — Prometheus, Epimetheus, Atlas, and Menoetius. “Iapetus, Father of Mortals” reflects on his silent yet powerful role in shaping the destiny of humankind, highlighting the paradox of creation: strength, vulnerability, and defiance passed from gods to mortals.

Iapetus, Father of Mortals

Verse 1:
From shadows deep in ancient time,
A Titan rose beyond the prime.
Iapetus, with steely grace,
The root of mortal human race.

Pre-Chorus:
Through sons of might and rebel fire,
Your blood became the world’s desire.
Atlas bore the heavens high,
Prometheus stole flame from sky.

Chorus:
Iapetus, the silent force,
Through you, the mortal took its course.
In every flaw, in every breath,
You sowed the seeds of life and death.
A father veiled in myth and storm,
The primal hand that shaped our form.

Verse 2:
With stern resolve and sharpened mind,
Your lineage defied the divine.
Epimetheus, blind and kind,
Prometheus, ahead of time.

Pre-Chorus:
In cosmic chains or mountain stone,
Your legacy remains alone.
Beyond the stars, your voice still calls,
The Titan blood in mortals falls.

Chorus:
Iapetus, the silent force,
Through you, the mortal took its course.
In every flaw, in every breath,
You sowed the seeds of life and death.
A father veiled in myth and storm,
The primal hand that shaped our form.

Bridge:
You stand in silence, long exiled,
Yet in our hearts, forever wild.
For in our strength and in our sin,
Your ancient spark still burns within.

Outro:
Iapetus, forever bound,
Your children’s echoes all around.

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