[Verse 1] By ancient decree I call upon thee From the heavens Asu-Shunamir Ereshkigal, Queen of Hell The seven gates of Namtar fell [Chorus 1] Ishtar Rising, Adonai. Ishtar Ishtar Rising, Adonai [Verse 2] I the Equinox The ancient law The dead will rise up The dead will come Inhaling the incense of deity Woe to Babylon Woe to thee [Chorus 2] Ishtar Ishtar Rising Ishtar Ishtar Rising, Adonai