The song “Dark Lands” was inspired by “Take It From Here” from Justin Timberlake, but again, my imagination was part of the inspiration. Listening to the music, I imagine myself traversing the dead marshes and navigating the Ashen Peaks and the Mountains of Shadows. Then I would imagine myself looking upon Minas Morgul, this city of evil, and going into Mordor to see if Barad-dur and the Black Gates are still in ruins. It’s about the fact that even Middle-earth has darkness with its light. I wrote this song after many years of just being in my head. It’s a sequel to Danger is Lurking. I can’t wait to see it come to life.