The New Queen

Music & lyrics by Zeph E Daniel (September 2025) In the castle where shadows creep Queen Erica sits Her secrets deep Her crown’s a mirror Cracked and sly Reflecting power built on a lie Whispers slither through the hall Gold and greed They rot it all Oh Queen Erica Your court’s a play Masked in jewels But hearts decay The throne is high The truth is low How long till your kingdom overflows The jester laughs But not with glee His jokes are chains His soul’s not free Knights bow down with hollow pride Their swords defend what’s dead inside The banquet’s rich The wine is red But poison lingers where it’s fed A feast of lies A toast of sin The court is drowning from within Oh Queen Erica Your court’s a play Masked in jewels But hearts decay The throne is high The truth is low How long till your kingdom overflows Copyright ( September 2025)