Sunset Shimmer:
This night, I'll finally prove to myself
That I can take what I have wanted for so long.
Soon everypony will bow down
Before the splendor of my crown,
By tomorrow morning I will rule them all.
Twilight Sparkle:
This night, I'll finally prove to myself
That I can rise to meet the task when called upon.
Yes, I'm nervous, I confess,
They're all expecting a princess
Who can defend her realm from any threat at all.
Sunset Shimmer:
She's not the first, and hardly worst
I've taken down to get this crown—
Cruel? I'll be lying if I say
That in my quest for power
I won't bend and break and cow her
If she insists on standing in my way.
Not a monster, I believe
The end will justify the means
Once this awesome power is all mine.
Twilight Sparkle:
No time to spare, this awful nightmare
Cannot win, I won't give in.
Scared, but I'm not lying when I say
I feel worse for Sunset Shimmer,
I almost could have been her
Without my friends beside me every day.
Power-hungry, led astray,
Convinced she had to run away,
Oh, Sunset Shimmer, is there no other way?
Sunset Shimmer:
Victory is going to be mine!
Last chance to run nd save your hide.
Twilight Sparkle:
No, my spirit will not break
And I'll do anything it takes,
Or Equestria will be—
Sunset Shimmer:
Mine, all mine! Hahaha!