With Strenth I Burn lyrics

Song information

Artist: Emperor
Album: Scattered Ashes - A Decade Of Emperial Wrath

Lyrics

[Originally released in 1997 on the album "anthems to the welkin at dusk".]

[Lyrical concept: ihsahn & samoth.]
[Lyrics: ihsahn.]
[Music: samoth & ihsahn.]
[Arrangements: samoth & ihsahn.]
[8:17]

Deep green dark chaos
Blinded I run down these paths
By heart I know them
They lead to the soaring cliffs
Stout they stand above the water's edge
Lifeless

And this is my foundation:
Cold stone
Formed only by winds and time
How invulnerable
Lifeless

Ahh... I have longed to be at one with this
Yet, the waters call my name

For once I wish to see
The entity behind the voice
The face of this seduction
The beauty of my pain

Am I blessed or am I cursed by thy presence?
What is my crime, what is my deed?
Is this life my redemption?
Shall I repent or proceed?

I hate my flesh
Its dimension poisoned my soul with doubt
It made me question
The essence of the "i"
Slaves are those of this world
Given freedom to lay chains upon the master
Master, master

The wolf is no longer free
Release the chains and come for me

[The elder:]
"Suddenly, his mournful cries were stunned. out of the cold mist
Came three enthralling ships. sails torn by many a storm, and the
Bows adorned by the most fierce gargoyles he'd ever laid eyes upon
Yet, the crew they bore... three times twelve in numbers. they stood
Motionless, wrapped in grey, worn gowns. and from behind their
Shadowed faces the seductive chanting. bidding him on board
Without besitation, he accepted. and away they sailed..."

Upon these seas
Wherein I drowned so many times
I scatter the ashes of destiny
Still my flames are in hunger
With fire in my heart
Shall I greet the shores ahead
Though, I know not what will burn

Desire..
Ahh..
In the distance
I hear the waves wash over solid ground
And in this moment I am struck blind

Grant me sight so I can see
That which lies ahead of me
Cursed be my mortal eyes
For dying in the realm of death

Hear my call..

I return to the soaring cliffs
They truly shine of strength
Even though, I nothing learned
With strength I burn..

[Guitar lead.]

[from http://lyrics.doheth.co.uk]

"Scattered Ashes - A Decade Of Emperial Wrath" album track list