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PARADISE LOST LYRICS
"The Singles Collection" (1997 Best of/Compilation)
1. As I Die
2. Rape of Virtue
3. Death Walks Behind You
4. Eternal (live)
5. Embers Fire
6. Sweetness
7. True Belief
8. Your Hand in Mine (live)
9. The Last Time
10. Walk Away
11. Laid to Waste
12. Master of Misrule
13. Forever Failure
14. Another Desire
15. Fear
16. Say Just Words (edit)
17. Cruel One
18. Soul Courageous
19. Say Just Words (album version)
1. As I Die
As I die
Stare as eyes uphold me
And wait to see right through
And curse me... The love has crippled you
Shadows haunt the night
Burning my disguise
As I die
Reaping through the truth
Life becomes untrue
Sin the last diversion
My fate will be untouched
Dismissed now, the anger of a fool
Shadows haunt the night
Forgive me as I die
Taking a chance
And take what you gain
My soul it has no price
Total release is out of harms way until I can decide
You punish me, can't you see, I'm not real
Tears are flowing free, passing by, as I die
2. Rape of Virtue
The end [untold] desire
Night reveals unearthly ways I felt
[failing lives] abruptive [games] I felt
Gripped to life, you must resign all pride
[Saved from this and use your darker side]
Is your trust in god [abandoned now]
Silently, we're doomed
Silently, we're doomed
The end [untold] desire
[rage of] fear inside and not fear you
They show my faith expire the truth
Waiting for the darker side to greet me
Pale my face until you're bleeding for me
3. Death Walks Behind You
Death walks behind you
Death walks behind you
Lock the door, switch the lights
You'll be so afraid tonight
Hide away from the past
Count the nightlights that you have
Start to scream, shout for help
There is no one by your side
To forget what he has done
Seems so hard to carry on
Death walks behind you
Death walks behind you
Lock the door, switch the lights
You'll be so afraid tonight
Hide away from the past
Count the nightlights that you have
Start to scream, shout for help
There is no one by your side
To forget what he has done
Seems so hard to carry on
Death walks behind you
Death walks behind you
Death walks behind you
Death walks behind you
4. Eternal (live)
Why can't we hear
The time must come for us to leave here
Emotion has withered away
Out burnt out love has decayed
Obsessed to leave the earth
Tragedy has overrun since birth
Now our righteous fathers weep
As we greet eternal sleep
Are we born to pass away
Cry at all that remains
"Chosen words" fail to sustain
The wisdom of powers heard
In dismal thoughts seemingly absurd
Now as hope and glory dies
We'll scream at our demise
Are we lost forever more
Now our righteous fathers weep
As we greet eternal sleep
Are we born to pass away
5. Embers Fire
A fallen time that's bygone
A crude elite that's from a distant zone
You don't know if It's the truth you told
Anger looks on the quiet dreaming
Seals the sense incandescent ones
Hold back desire for danger
A bet you lose, you'll have no way to turn
I see the man who lives and breathes corruption
Into a circle that you call you own
Don't run away, from the pain, A claim that you deal with
A power game, from within, Impossible for you to see this.
Laid down the laws of deceit
The ones who cherish are the ones who'll go
Into the ashes of a tortured world
Only in mind's eye can you see a light
Harmony break, dark awakes, in old eyes - the trouble, feel it
Here to stay, mark the way, improvise the judgment hearing
Anger looks on the quiet dreaming
Seals the scense incandescent ones
All remains of the glowing embers
is a bleak cold irrelevance
6. Sweetness
YOU HAVE A HISTORY OF HOLDING BACK
A CERTAIN SWEETNESS THAT I LACK
SENSITIVE TILL THE DAY OF THE FINAL STRIKE
HATRED COMING ON FROM GREATER HEIGHTS
WON'T YOU STAY AWAY
I'LL PASS AWAY A DIFFERENT DAY
WON'T YOU STAY AWAY
DON'T HOLD IT AGAINST ME...
LOOKING DOWN ON A ROGUE THIS LONELY FRAME
IT'S PREDICTABLE THE KILLING GAME
THE SICKNESS KNOWS NOT WHAT FEELS RIGHT
YOU GOTTA HOLD ON TO WHAT FEELS RIGHT
WON'T YOU STAY AWAY
I'LL PASS AWAY A DIFFERENT DAY
WON'T YOU STAY AWAY
TOGETHER IT'S IMPOSSIBLE
I SEE BLOOD ON THE ROBE
COLD HEARTS WILL STILL HAUNT YOU
7. True Belief
Wretched will, host of pleasure surreal
Closed the room where the last is buried
Rise or fall at your master's request
You're unable to accept redemption
I don't know about a true belief here
With the 'lost' it's the same as always
All I want is the same, a true belief
You can't wait to become a memory
With the 'weak' it's the same as always
Stand confused lack of comprehension,
Re-aroused by a thought of madness
And I know that the truth is always right
But it's time to search for lies
You're the only I try to save
But the blood spills from your veins
Call counting time till the end
Death's wicked smile never fails
The curse is cast, you've lost the past
Forevermore, a candle burns here no more
I don't know about a century life
When the love of generations die
I can see no good in taking your own life
When any moment death calls...
All I want is the same, A true belief
8. Your Hand in Mine (live)
PAY THE DEADLY PRICE
LIFT THE FALLEN PRIZE
TOLD YOU SOON WILL DIE
SIN THAT SAILS ALIGHT
CARRY UNGODLY CRIMES
TRAVELLING OUT OF REACH
TAKING THE WEIGHT OF THE NIGHT UPON MY BACK
YOU CANNOT BELIEVE THE PAIN THAT I'VE SEEN
CRAWLING OUT OF LIFE MY FIRE IS STRONG
CAN IT BE, I CAN'T GO ON
AND I'M HURT NOW, DON'T TURN YOUR BACK
CHANGING WAYS, EVENTS PROLONG
HIDDEN BY THE MIST, INSINUATE WHAT'S GONE
YOUR HAND IN MINE
WE'LL REACH THE SIGN OF PLAINS ABOVE US
YOUR HAND IN MINE
UNHOLY TIMES OF PAIN RELENTLESS
FORCED TO WATCH NOT EAGERLY
BREAKING HEARTS WITH WORDS AND ALL ECSTASY
YOUR HAND IN MINE
REVEAL ALL LIFE, UPHOLD ALL OTHERS
YOUR HAND IN MINE
ARE YOU ALIVE, WITH FLAMES OF SADNESS
9. The Last Time
It's a struggle with a failures frown,
And it crashes in front of me,
I see the clouds divide,
Will you stay or try to leave.
The time you're looking at through the door,
And think to walk right through,
I want to ignore,
I only wish that it passes soon.
Hearts beating...
I rise a sunken smile,
As I serve only the ones who served,
What can I achive,
As you steal the air I breathe.
A cruel misfortune,
Forbidding is to see,
When stories may collide,
It's a sad stay of mind.
Hearts beating...for the last time
Hearts beating...for the last time
Hearts beating...it is a state of mind
Hearts beating...for the last time
The peace you cannot find
10. Walk Away
AND IN THE SUMMER WHEN THE CLOUDS SHOW THROUGH
I MIGHT GO THE SAME WAY TOO IF
YOU AND I COULD TALK TOGETHER
WELL WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH
YOU AND I WOULD WALK TOGETHER THEN
WITH ALWAYS CLOSE AROUND AND
NOW YOU GAZE TOWARDS THE DOORWAY
WHEN THE WEATHER COMES FALLING DOWN
AND WHEN THE RAIN COMES DOWN
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WALK OR STAY
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WALK
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO STAY
WOULD YOU WALK, WALK, WALK, WALK, WALK AWAY
AND WHEN THE RAIN COMES DOWN
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WALK OR STAY
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WALK
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO STAY
WOULD YOU WALK, WALK, WALK, WALK, WALK AWAY
THOUGH WHEN THE DAY IS NEARLY THROUGH
I MIGHT SEE THE SAME WAY TOO
IF YOU WOULD NAME THE THINGS THAT BRING YOU DOWN
ON ME SO I COULD SEE IT'S
NOT QUITE TRUE IF YOU DON'T REALLY KNOW
OR UNDERSTAND THE CIRCUMSTANCE
BEHIND THEN I MIGHT CLEAR YOUR MIND
AND YOU WON'T HAVE TO GO SO
AND WHEN THE RAIN COMES DOWN
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WALK OR STAY
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WALK
WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO STAY
WOULD YOU
11. Laid to Waste
RESENT A SENSE OF FEEDING, DEMANDING BLEEDING
UNHINGED A SAVAGE SEEKS A QUEST
HOLLOW HEARTS, RAPID BEATING
THE PULSE IS HIGH ITS NEVER CEASING
THIS CANNOT BE A FALSE PRETENCE
AS PEOPLE ARISE I FEEL IT
STONE COLD, A PASSIVE DISEASE, NO CHANCE OF HEALING
YOU'LL WONDER IF THIS IS THE END
THE VOID SUBMIT TO PASS THROUGH
FEAR THE EYES STARING AT YOU
A TIME OF UNRIVALLED DESPAIR
AS PEOPLE ARRIVE I FEEL THEIR STARE
YOU LIVED A LIFE IN CHAINS
YOUR MASTER COULD NOT SAVE
YOU'LL LOSE THE GRASP OF GAIN
NO METHOD TO YOUR RAGE
YOU DIE A DEATH EACH DAY
FOR SOME IT SEEMS TO STAY THAT WAY
CHANNELS TO FEED YOUR HATE
LYING THERE FOR YOU TO TAKE
A PLACE WHERE FOOLS ATTEND
NO PRAYERS FOR YOU MY FRIEND
12. Master of Misrule
WIPE AWAY THE POURING RAIN
IT'S TOO LATE TO FEEL AGAIN
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE BORN
WHAT IT TAKES WHEN THE LAST HAS FALLEN
WHAT I SEE IS DEPRAVITY WITHIN US ALL
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE BORN
WHAT IT TAKES WHEN THE LAST HAS FALLEN
WHAT IT IS THIS THE DESPONDENCY WITHIN US ALL
MAYBE I'M ALREADY DEAD
OR MAYBE I'M STILL ALIVE
DRAINING SPIRIT, THE SOUL AND MY BODY OF PRIDE
I CAN SEE THROUGH IT ALL
IT'S TOO LATE WHEN THE END IS CALLING
CAN'T RELATE TO THE STRANGER INSIDE OF YOU
STRANGER INSIDE OF YOU
WHAT IT TAKES TO BE BORN
WHAT IT TAKES WHEN THE LAST HAS FALLEN
WHAT I SEE IS DEPRAVITY WITHIN US ALL
THERE'S NO SENSE IN THE TRUTH
THERE'S NO WILL WHEN THE WORLD IS FALLING
HOSTILITY IS ARRIVING TO DEMORALISE
13. Forever Failure
"Understand procedure
Understand war
Understand rules, regulations
I don't understand sorry"
You must feel frustration
'cause you mind feels such temptation
And your ways appear a total lack of faith
You may feel elation
At your body's re-creation
And that joy you need, restricted by one thought
Are you forever - loss of purpose in a passive life
Are you forever - pale, regarded as a waste of time
High times are courageous
But in truth they suit no purpose
Induced, reduced, unable and afraid...
Can you feel rejection
And a lack of motivation
And the joy you need restricted and delayed
Are you forever - loss of purpose in a passive life
Are you forever - pale, regarded as a waste of time
"I don't really know what sorry means"
14. Another Desire
Leaving as the wind blows, I recall I needed control
Pain leaves harsh remains, throughout the day
Leaving as our lives close, I recall, I needed control
Learning from the sorrow, I confess, I need some control
Laughter lifts the spirit for a while
Life may seem of interest for a while
Learning From the Sorrow
15. Fear
quest for power to the born again
and pray for silence for the hurt again
eradication of the tortured man
configuration of the lonely bleeding
the gods are praying for our souls again
the willing conquest of our souls again
the wicked rule the one who dares to cross
accept the pain and simply count the losses
feed my fear
feed my fear
through the madness with a surge of strength
turn a blind eye and say the rest
at close of fear destroy a weak defense
you can't survive the pain of constant grieving
feed my fear
feed my fear
obsession clings to life that holds no hope
the fluid making life will cease to flow
eradication of the lonely man
configuration of the tortured bleeding
16. Say Just Words (edit)
YOU GET HIGH, WITH YOUR DESTRUCTIVE INSTINCT
YOU GET HIGH, WITH YOUR CORROSIVE INSTINCT
WHERE CAN I GO, TO ESCAPE YOUR FOUL MIND TRICKS
YOU'RE TRYING IT MORE, BUT YOU WILL NEVER BREAK ME
CAUSE YOU PRESUME THE WINNER IS YOU, BUT THAT'S NOT TRUE, SO SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
UNREAL WHAT YOUR HATES PROVIDING, SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
YOUR TALK IS ALWAYS CONTRADICTION, SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
WON'T FEEL WARMTH OF FRIENDS AROUND YOU, SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
IS IT TRUE THAT THERE IS WORTH INSIDE, SO SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
YOUR DESIGNS, ALL THE WORSE FROM POWER CRAVING
YOUR DESIRES, ONLY WHERE THERE'S FIRE BURNING
I'LL SHOW YOU THE WAY, A PLEASURE THAT'S FOR THE TAKING
YOU'RE TRYING IT MORE, YOU WON'T GET SATISFACTION
CAUSE YOU PRESUME THE WINNER IS YOU, BUT THAT'S NOT TRUE, SO JUST SAY WORDS TO ME
17. Cruel One
I NEED TIME I KNOW
I NEED TIME I KNOW
BUT IT'S TOO LATE
YOUR TIME I DON'T NEED
I'VE THE MISSION FOR YOU
CAN YOU SEE IT THROUGH
RESIST WHAT I SAY
ACCEPT WHAT I DO...
YOU'LL SEE, MOURNING THE LOSS IS JUST PAIN TO ONE SELF
YOU'LL SEE, COUNTING THE COST IS JUST PAIN TO ONE SELF
NUMBERED DAYS ARE FEW
THE LIES PROMISED TO YOU
ARE A GOOD WAY
OF KEEPING IT ALL
COLLAPSED IS OUR BOND
I PRETEND TO RESPOND
NO LOVE FOR THE LOST...
NO LOVE FOR THE LOST...
YOU'LL SEE, MOURNING THE LOSS IS JUST PAIN TO ONE SELF
YOU'LL SEE, COUNTING THE COST IS JUST PAIN TO ONE SELF
18. Soul Courageous
I COULD NOT CARE LESS FOR OH, SO MANY THINGS
TALES OF YOUR DISTRESS AND WHAT TOMORROW BRINGS
ALLURING YOU ON SIGHT
I'D HARBOUR MY DELIGHT
YOU COULD NOT CARE FOR WHAT TUNE SORROW SINGS
IN THIS BATTLE OF AGES
A BREATH OF FIRE WOULD LIGHT YOUR PILOT
ARE YOU SOUL COURAGEOUS
A BREATH OF LIFE WOULD MAKE YOU MAYBE SEE
YOU BRING ME TO THE GROUND
YOU BRING ME TO THE GROUND
VICTORY'S IN VAIN UNLESS ONE KNOWS THE SCORE
INNER PEACE RECLINES, IN PLACE THE BITTER SCORN
SPIRIT MAKETH MAN
ALWAYS AT HAND
THE SPIRIT FAILS TO SAVE THE ONES WORTH WAITING FOR
19. Say Just Words (album version)
YOU GET HIGH, WITH YOUR DESTRUCTIVE INSTINCT
YOU GET HIGH, WITH YOUR CORROSIVE INSTINCT
WHERE CAN I GO, TO ESCAPE YOUR FOUL MIND TRICKS
YOU'RE TRYING IT MORE, BUT YOU WILL NEVER BREAK ME
CAUSE YOU PRESUME THE WINNER IS YOU, BUT THAT'S NOT TRUE, SO SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
UNREAL WHAT YOUR HATES PROVIDING, SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
YOUR TALK IS ALWAYS CONTRADICTION, SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
WON'T FEEL WARMTH OF FRIENDS AROUND YOU, SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
IS IT TRUE THAT THERE IS WORTH INSIDE, SO SAY JUST WORDS TO ME
YOUR DESIGNS, ALL THE WORSE FROM POWER CRAVING
YOUR DESIRES, ONLY WHERE THERE'S FIRE BURNING
I'LL SHOW YOU THE WAY, A PLEASURE THAT'S FOR THE TAKING
YOU'RE TRYING IT MORE, YOU WON'T GET SATISFACTION
CAUSE YOU PRESUME THE WINNER IS YOU, BUT THAT'S NOT TRUE, SO JUST SAY WORDS TO ME
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