ASTRAL DOORS LYRICS

1. New Revelation

A rider came from far away
To tell the story to the king
He was a saint in armour
Find the sole crusader
Take him to the cliff, let him see the vultures
The phantoms of universe

Rage is a sin and we're all giving in
Let the weapons of evil rust
The death machine won't wait until tomorrow

[Chorus:]
Don't fear the new revelation
No more reign of blood
You must stand united side by side
It's a new revelation
Save our troops tonight
While metal hails are falling on their shields

Cravens from the underworld
Live by the rules of slaying or be tamed
It's hard to kill dead creatures
Outcasts in euphoria
Dwell in the tombs of dark illusions
Be brothers of deliverance

Fathers and sons let us gather as one
Fight together until the end
The war machine won't stop before tomorrow

[Chorus]

No more rain on blood on their shields
You got to start to march

The conclusion of life
Is it only a paradox?
Want to be in a cowards shape?
Cast your chains, victory will cost

[Lead: J. Nordlund]

The conclusion of life
Is it only a paradox?
Want to be in a cowards shape?
Cast your chains, victory will cost

Rage is a sin and we're all giving in
Let the weapons of evil rust
The death machine won't wait until tomorrow

[Chorus]

The conclusion of life
Is a new revelation
Want to be in a cowards shape?
Cast your chains, victory will cost

2. Freedom War

On through the night we march
Heavy load upon our heathen hearts
The war goes on and on and on
My nights are cold and I'll always wait for the changer of days
Holy man, it's not too late

[Chorus:]
We're gonna shine like the morning star, forever and ever
‘Cause we were chosen to fight in the freedom war
So carry on, carry on

Now I sit here in loneliness
Long ago I fought the civil war
I feel it's the point of no return
The time is now but I stand alone with the voices inside
General, I wonder why

[Chorus]

[Lead: J. Nordlund]

On through the night we march
Heavy load upon our heathen hearts
The war goes on and on and on
My nights are cold and I'd like to sleep for the rest of my days
A Judas kiss and then farewell

[Chorus]

3. Pentecostal Bound

[The continuing story of The Bride of Christ]

Nail him to the cross
Get him out of my way
‘Cause I never want to see him again
But I stand here alone
Guess that nobody cares

Rip off my ears; don't want to hear
Salvation is not for sale

[Chorus:]
The virgin in black, allied with the preacher
He'll piss on holy ground
He's Pentecostal bound
The virgin in black in bed with the preacher
Sing Hallelujah and see the Devil rise

So grab him by the balls
With the bible in his hand
Seducing the weak and the poor
Getting high while playing tricks with your faith
He's the ultimate date

The sacred bride on a glory ride
Salvation is suicide

[Chorus]

“You are the flock; let me be your shepherd
No one can compete with me”

And see the devil rise

[Lead: J. Nordlund]
[Lead: Rustan Essebo]

So rip off my ears; don't want to hear
Salvation's not for sale
The virgin in black

[Chorus]

Behold the virgin in black
You can see her in the magazines
From the devil's sperm she came
The virgin in black, watch your back
Sing Hallelujah, you're Pentecostal bound

4. Bastard Son

When you were young
A fugitive always on the run
Washing your hands in blood
Looking for the danger
Sleeping with a fallen angel; stranger
Open up your arms and don't ever let me go

[Chorus:]
Hold me, hold me
All the tears in my eyes are real
You are the only one
Won't you tell me how it feels to live a lie?
Save me, save me
I'm bastard son
And I'll never let you go

The days are my nights
Your shadow will always be around
Keep me from the gun
What's your contribution?
Life is just a grand illusion; dreaming
Don't wake me up
There's so much for me to lose

[Chorus:]
Hold me, hold me
All the tears in my eyes are real
You are the only one
Won't you tell me how it feels to live a lie?
Save me, save me
I'm bastard son
And now I'm coming home

Did you try to do the right
Did you put up a fight for your own child?
I was born to this world and I won't live forever

[Lead: J. Nordlund]

[Chorus]

Bastard son
I'm the bastard son and now I'm coming home
I'm the bastard son

5. Waiting For The Master

I am the beast, I'm the midnight wanderer
I am the ghost of the daytime conqueror
I am a slave to the game
So don't say, say I'm wrong

They are children of the valley
Hidden village near the lake
I saw the forest people gather
For the final take

Slay and I'm gonna slay
Kill and I'm gonna kill
I'm waiting

[Chorus:]
Waiting for the master to call
Here under the shadow of the father
Waiting for the master to call
To command me, I'll go where he sends me
I'm waiting for the master to call
Waiting for the master to call

Under the moon, sleeping under open sky
Breathing the air so clean, I'm well and dry
Tomorrow; too late
Every step I take is for you

So foretell about the secret
Made by ancient kings and queens
About the sorcerers and castles
Black magic night

Speak and I'm gonna speak
Die and I'm gonna die
I'm waiting

[Chorus]

I'm waiting for the master to give me a sign
Speak the word
Show me yourself
I know you deceived me
Time to free me... again

[Lead: J. Nordlund]
[Lead: M. Haglund]

Slay and I'm gonna slay
Die and I'm gonna die
I'm waiting; waiting for the master to call

[Chorus]

I'm waiting for the master to give me a sign
Speak the word
Show me yourself
I know you deceived me
Time to feel me again

Waiting for the master to call

I am the beast, I'm the midnight wanderer
I am the ghost of the daytime conqueror
I am a slave to the game
I'm waiting for the master

6. Planet Earth

Beggar, begging for life
Squeezing the last from he past
Bleed for the earth
For the silent rebirth
Forever may end all too fast

But why would anyone care?
Please let me go; it's only a dream

[Chorus:]
Back to earth, or a one way ticket leading to the sun?
The mouth of Hell is open
The mother ship's calling and calling
Planet Earth

Travel you pilgrims of Mars
Take us beyond the unknown
Bring us the answer we've yearned for so long
The war of existence is on

But why exploring the worlds
And open doors without knowing what's there

[Chorus]

5, 4, 3, 2, 1

[Lead: M. Haglund]
[Lead: J. Nordlund]

Oh beggar, begging for time
Squeezing the last from the past
Bleed for the earth, for the silent rebirth
Forever may end all too fast

But why would anyone care?
Please let me go; it's only a dream

[Chorus]

7. Quisling

Quisling; a notorious liar
Quisling; all must die now
Quisling; a sick desire, undertaker
Creating pandemonium turbulence
No defence, deliverance
The engine of the war machine
Is breaking down

There are people on the streets
Laughing and out of control
Let the good times roll

[Chorus:]
Never say never again
From Hell and back again
A bloody hole inside our soul
That greedy hound was out
Never say never again
From Hell and back again
The raping of a beaten land
Corrupted friends gave him the orders

Traitor; a threat to the nation
Traitor; time to leave now
Traitor; a false commander dragged us under
Heavy water, by the shores of the Northern Sea
A black ordeal in history
Dressed for a Viking funeral
Discovered; dishonour

You will lose, I'm gonna win
‘Cause Quislings are destined to fail
And they are all for sale

[Chorus]

“There ever was no master plan
Into darkness you're condemned
Pleasant stay in eternity's torture
‘Cause in Hell everyone's immortal”

They were dancing on your grave
Laughing and out of control
Let the good times roll
Never say never

Quisling; notorious liar
Quisling; time to leave now
Quisling; a sick desire
Never
Never say never again

[Chorus]

8. Cold War Survivor

Here I am

And the band played on
While the world was falling to pieces
It's getting dark you see
If you need light just let me know

Mr. President
We don't need your stupid lies
Making history there
I'm telling you time is now

[Chorus:]
Cold War Survivor, bless your heart
Tell you story one more time
Cold War Survivor, You are the teacher now
Teach me more, teach me more

The parades at the Red square
Under threat everyone is smiling
From the divided states
Illegal movements underground

Mr. President
No forgiveness, no regret
Changing history there again
The time is now

[Chorus]

Teach me more about the cold war

I'm entertained
Am I still sane?
I'm of a breed that you will never ever tame
I know for sure, I just ignore
All the crap thrown in my face

[Lead: M. Haglund]
[Lead: J. Nordlund]

Mr. President
We don't need your stupid lies
Making history there
You know the people said stop

[Chorus]

I'm entertained
Am I still sane?
I'm of a breed that you will never ever tame
I know for sure, I just ignore
All the crap thrown in my face
I'm the survivor

9. Gates Of Light

“The king is dead; long live the king”

Showdown: someone mustfall and they know it
Wake up: the king must be dead
Guess he blew it; they all knew it

Send them an angel that can fly

[Chorus:]
Through the wind and rain, an endless search
For the gates light
By the cosmic altar and the spirits in white
In the dark of the night; embrace a glory night
Behind the gates of light

Stone tower; a victim of power
There was silence
Outside; a masquerade ball
Tried to hide it; they were blinded

Black hole of sorrow dressed in white

[Chorus]

In the cold of universe
At the scene of lies
A new millennium, one more fight
Revolution will unite

[Lead: J. Nordlund]
[Lead: M. Haglund]

Showdown: someone mustfall
And they knew it
Wake up; the king must be dead
Guess he blew it; then you ruined it

Black hole of sorrow dressed in white

[Chorus]

Come and join us while we're feasting on your flesh
We are the warriors let it be the final test
Now mother earth is here about to spread her legs
The new millennium revolution is about to crack
Behind the gates of light
Behind the gates of light

10. Shores Of Solitude

“Before the age of seventeen”

Am I a man or a machine?
Should I stay or should I turn around?
You know that in a world full of hate
Now the anger is my date
Sweet, sweet violence is my drug

[Chorus:]
Hailing from the outworld
A shadow with a broken soul
Like a castaway on the shores of solitude
Solitude

“I'm lost in my rage”

Am I a blind man with a gun?
A desperado a windmill warrior
But I've been misunderstood
I'm the black sheep of the hood
Had to crack the house of glass

[Chorus:]
Hailing from the outworld
A runner with a broken bone
Like a castaway at the shores of solitude

I'm not a man, or a machine
Pure rage keeps my conscience cleaned

[Lead: M. Haglund]
[Lead: J. Nordlund]

In a world full of hate
Now the anger is my date
Sweet, sweet violence is my drug

[Chorus]

I'm a castaway
Again and again
On the shores of solitude

11. Mercenary Man

Soldier boy, where's your toy?
Make your momma proud
And the medals of gold shows you're no murderer
Soldier boy do you feel joy
While sniping humans down
In the ruins of the Balkans or in Lebanon

Wonder what is lost in a mind so cold?
Forever to be damned

[Chorus:]
He's a mercenary man; your life is in his hands
Sorrow falls; up from the valley of the death he'll rise again
Mercenary man; the nations will bleed; he will never be free again

Baghdad dawn soon it's gone
Holy places burn
There are tribes killing tribes in Somalia
Infected boil drowned in oil
Profit's in command
High score of this game called hysteria

Years went by; this soldier returned to Ma' in a body bag

[Chorus]

The Nazarene could walk on the water
For you and me, but why

The curtain will fall, humanity
Pity the whore, insanity
Stabbing your friend, you cheater
Failure of death or fraud of life

[Lead: J. Nordlund]

Puppets of rage, no pantomime
Walking the stage under the gun
Power supreme you are the
Master of flies

Is there a chance to pay back the fee of life?
He is forever damned

[Chorus]

He will never be free again
Never ever be free







ASTRAL DOORS LYRICS