candlemass - mourner's lament lyrics

let me stay here by your side
be one with you my precious child
let me cover your bed with tears
i will save you from all fears
i burn the candles for your soul
i sing you prayers as the preacher told
i bring you flowers, i dress in black
though i know this cannot give you back

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i sleep by your shadow
remembering your light
in my heart
i'm with you every night
far goes your journey
into the unknown
wherever you might be
be well my son [1st time: you are my son]
why just you my flesh and blood
i cannot live nor understand
my dearest treasure to be found
six feet under in sacred ground
watch me bleed you lucky ones
i envy you your living sons
i'll give mine the strength of my faithful breath
i will mourn him to my death

[chorus]

rest in peace

[repeat 1st verse]

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