Emperor - With Strength I Burn |
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With Strength I Burn
Emperor Deep Green Dark Chaos Blinded I run down these paths By heart I know them They lead to the soaring cliffs Stout they stand above the water's edge Lifeless And this is my foundation Cold stone Formed only by winds and time Lifeless Ahh... How invulnerable I have longed to be at one with this Yet, the waters call my name For once I wish to see The entity behind the voice The face of this seduction The beauty of my pain Am I blessed or am I cursed by thy presence? What is my crime? Is this life my redemption? What is my deed? Shall I repent or proceed? I hate my flesh Its dimension poisoned my soul with doubt It made me question the essence of... The 'I' Slaves are those of this world Given freedom to lay the chains upon The Master The wolf is no longer free Release the chains and come for me Suddenly, his mournful cries were stunned. Out of the cold mist came three enthralling ships. Sails torn by many a storm, and the bows adorned by the most fierce gargoyles he'd ever laid eyes upon. Yet, the stood motionless, wrapped in grey, worn gowns. crew they bore... Three times twelve in numbers. They And from behind their shadowed faces the seductive chanting. Bidding him on board. without hesitation, he accepted. And away they sailed... Upon these seas I scatter the ashes of destiny Wherein I drowned so many times Still my flame is in hunger Shall I greet the shores ahead With fire in my heart Though, I know not what will burn... Desire... Ahh... I hear the waves wash over solid ground In the distance And in this moment I am struck blind That which lies ahead of me Grant me sight so I can see Cursed be my mortal eyes For dying in this realm of death Hear my call... I return to the soaring cliffs They truly shine of strength With strength I burnEven though I nothing learned |
