Shades Of Black

(L.Skov)



We dedicate this tune to every one who has lost someone they held dear.





And I have lived a thousand years and 

Only seen life disappear from this world

As the sun it brightly rose 

I walked across the entire globe

Saw all the scars from the human claws 

These open wounds will never be gone



And at night I was embraced by light

Feeling the stars' strength and might

Coming from above in this cold forsaken world

I turned to God and yelled in my deepest despair



Why am I here if I'm only meant to share your pain?

My love is not gone but the life I live will never be the same 



From a sombre sleep awake a fire in my eyes is lit

Awaken in the darkest night - a freezing sky - a warming light

I see my breath as I exhale - I see it all - I see so clear

But alone I lay on plains of ice - hoping that I soon will die



My tears are my words to you that my heart can never say

You see those tears of mine are shades of black that never fade away -- fade away



Shades of black as light in dark

Heal my mind and ease my heart

Semper fidelis - I will never forget

Reminding me of the life we once lived



Free my sorrow - free my soul

The rain is gone - you made me whole

The shades of black are here at night

With a glowing hope as the moons dim light



All shades of black illuminate my path and

Keep me safe as you guide me on my way - now please bring me home



Now I stand a different man - I've lived and died but still I am

On my back in frost white grass - a second away from shadows of past

I've wandered the entire globe in a single thought I've gained new hope

Got through it all and now I live - my eternal love is forever missed



So shine a light and shine it strong - shine a light for my day has come

All life is just borrowed and one day we will have to give it back - give back