Of Slumber And Death lyrics

We are called upon to go to war.

Our banners raised hihg, we march on.

Our Steel glinting in the setting sun,

death can`t stop us from achieving victory.

When we finished to set up our encampment,

I was appointed to be the first to guard.

As my men closed their eyes to sleep, I warmed myself at a small fire.

Then a deep sleep - overwhelmed me.

`He tried so hard to fight it, but he failed.`

And then - our enemies approached.

But no one noticed them, for all were asleep.

Silently they slit their throats, leaving one alive;

their captain was spared for another day.



Suddenly I awaken from my sleep.

I call my men for the morning has come.

But when I look around me I see them.

All slaughtered but I am still alive.

I wander between the corpses of my men.

Abhorred by this carnage I ask myself.

What has happened to my men?



Slowly I return to where the castle is, of the king, whom I must tell,

of my failure, the death of his men.

I fear the judgement that awaits me.
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