A story of someone setting out to discover the afterlife.
lyrics
There once was a preacher
He saw his life was a lie
He wanted to know the future
When the hour would come to die
Mystic chants and rituals
Would bring him into this realm
Where dream and death collide tonite
Where the days turn black as hell
Candles burning down
Candles burning down
Candles burning down
Candles burning down
Beyond the gates of doom
He crossed the spirits of hell
Time was takin' its toll on him
As he passed the death-bringing bell
He walked into the circle
At the stroke of minight he sighed
Barriers of sound surrounded him
Removing their darkened disguise
Candles burning down
Candles burning down
Candles burning down
Candles burning down
(The spirits:)
Fall to your knees and repent all your deeds...
...believe me ... repent all your deeds!
Go back through this gate just before it's too late...
...believe me ... before it's too late!
Forget your intention, it's not your dimension... ...believe me ... it's not your dimension!
credits
from Candles Burning Down,
released May 1, 2001
Text: Kechele
Music: Kraus, Besler, Schwierz, Greif, Kechele
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