CANDLEMASS "Nightfall"
                              Metal Blade Records


THE WELL OF SOULS

I bind unto myself today the strong name of the trinity

Crypt of despair the old man is there forming a circle of magic and prayers
Guarding the well the black hole to hell
It's evil must never arise I can tell

Holy mission forever he's sworn to protect our world from hatred and scorn
He will not fear though the Sabbath is near
Twelve strokes for Candlemass darkness descends

Chorus:

Break the circle and all hell comes loose the well of souls must stay sealed
Ancient force of light against the dark the well of souls must stay sealed

Black wind turns out the candles the air grows cold and threatening
Dark shadows wicked laughter brings darkness to your heart

Behold the goat of Mendes red burning evil eyes
Lord's prayer holy water just faith can save you now

Disharmony, satanic serenade black symphony, a tribute to the plague
The twisted souls awakened by the chanting
Unchained at last, rise, they will now rise

A new day's dawn holy light
Sunlight redeems slays the dark, warms and heals
Makes you see nightmare's terror is back in your dreams

Sleep well my friend cause this tale's now to end
Don't believe our world is as safe's we pretend

Chorus


AT THE GALLOWS END

Sunrise I greet you the beauty of your light
So warm and tender was never the night
In tears I see you the last time it will be
So give me your blessing I'll meet my destiny

No rest for the sinner Hypnos refused me my sleep
This was the last night of my life with wine I pondered on my deeds
I drank to the devil with servants it's good with a friend where you go
No one would share my last chalice so I drink to the ones that I know

Chorus

Ring brother, ring for me ring the bells of hope and faith
Ring for my damnation I am at the gallows end

With sad emotions I sing this epitaph
My swansong my headstone the farewell of my heart
The hills of Tyburn up where the gallows stand
Only the vultures will come to see me hang

Behold the sight of my Golgotha the gallows enlightened by the moon
Proud of his art are the carpenter his creation a tool for my doom
I am the outcast no winner I am the fallen the one
That lived all his life as a sinner the Tempter has called me his son

Chorus

Soon it is time the dark has now fled and I see the place for my death
The priest he will pray for my lost soul I'm sure he's wasting his time
A sinner a fool or a devil or just a victim of life
It's no fun to burn in hell's fire but I sure have enjoyed my life

Chorus


SAMARITHAN

One day I saw a man dressed in rags with a staff in his hand
Begging for a penny to survive
How poor a man can be I gave him hospitality
A room, a bed, and lots of food to eat

Still I hear his last few words "I can never return what you've done
But heaven will remember and repay"
Fifty years had gone since I saw him I was dying and I'd soon be dead
Three angels stood in front of my bed
The first one she said to me don't be afraid
I'll give you immortality and grace for your soul
The second had eyes of gold she gave me my wings
The third gave all wisdom an angel could give to me

I joined with my destiny eternally
I knew I was born again an angel to be
A vision beyond my dreams called me by name
So in devotion I spread my wings to heaven I had came to stay


DARK ARE THE VEILS OF DEATH

Death is present the candle has burned out
The scythe is raised he's eager to reap
The extreme unction prepares for the last flight
But god knows where you will rest dark are the veils of death

To sail the seas of eternal damnation
To cross the desert of woe and despair
Or drink the chalice of divine ambrosia
Your life will be put to the test dark are the veils of death

Enter the great adventure just wait and see
Heaven or hell will call you now when your spirit's free

Where can your salvation be now when your spirit is free? (2x)

Fading light disappearing light tells you darkness is to come
Ancient rites the death mass itself has never revealed where you will go

You will enter realms where angels fear to tread
Open hidden doors within your mind
Sail with Charon sail into destiny
Accept your death and make it to your own choice


MOURNER'S LAMENT

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 bring you back

Chorus:

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

Why just you my flesh my blood I cannot live nor understand
My dearest treasures 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 till my death

Chorus


BEWITCHED

Can't you see the devil in me just take a look in my eyes
I will play for you this wicked melody it's magic will reach for your soul
It burns inside no place to hide this strange tune possesses your mind
It comes over you and the nightmare is true you'll enter the realm of the dark

You are bewitched

Bewitched by delight you'll reach the night dancing and singing to my fiddle
So take my hand and understand that no one will see you again

You are bewitched

I am the master of the enchanted tune
I'll play for your joy for your soul for your doom
My fingers they dance upon the strings like fire
Weaving a spell of my burning desire

Sing with me meet your destiny set yourself free to the magic
So come with me my kingdom to see believe me you're captured my friend

You are bewitched