Hello, sweet Death,
Where have you been hiding?
I am tired
I am weary
I am weak
Since I lay in abject sadness
Show yourself in morbid gladness –
Come close, sweet Death,
Draw near, draw near.
Come close, sweet Death,
Let me feel your whispers.
They are calming
They are fragrant
They are peace
In this cold asphyxiation
I am warmed by adoration
Take me, sweet Death,
Draw near, draw near.
The love of lilies underground
Broken down by youthful sound
In the air
A spark of lights flies flashing round;
It is said to come in your dream
When it’s time to join that stream
Of the souls
That fill up the night sky,
Twinkling by.
Take me, sweet Death,
Into your tender arms.
You are gentle
You are freeing
You are life
Up beyond this world of madness
Show me to your realm of gladness
Keep me, sweet Death,
Draw near, draw near.
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