THE GRIM LYRICS

1. Down the Drain

[Music & lyrics: Carl Lofvenhamn]

Down the drain.
It goes down the drain, down the drain.

From the burning of witches, by disgraceful, wicked priests, to present time when it itches to get us stamped and seized.

Down the drain.
It goes down the drain, down the drain.

Deeper and deeper every mind sinks like the rain going down the pipe,
Until it starts to smell of greed as it finally reaches the ground.

Down the drain.
It goes down the drain. Down the drain.

2. Autumn Lovers

[Music & lyrics: Carl Lofvenhamn]

I saw you standing all alone in the street when rain was pouring down.
Your wretched face and your screams were more than I could handle.

The Autumn has returned, once again in its darkest passion. Who recalls the misery? An old Friend whom it hurts to see.

You look up at those crying trees which all are losing their dying leaves and as they slowly fall to the ground, you understand it's the play about your life.

The Autumn has returned, once again in its darkest passion. Who recalls the misery? An old Friend whom it hurts to see.

Thinking back just gives me a pathetic state of mind. All my dreams are the only reason why I'm still alive, feeling like a frozen tree with limbs prepared to die.

The Autumn has returned, once again in its darkest passion.

Can you recall the misery? An old Friend whom it hurts to see.

The leaves are shattered by the wind in a storm which never seems to end.
Far away you hear the bell of misfortune, telling you to let go and let your heart descend.

The Autumn has returned, once again in its darkest passion. Who recalls the misery? An old Friend whom it hurts to see.

All my dreams are the only reason why I'm still alive, feeling like a frozen tree with limbs prepared to die.

Something must be wrong with this play the trees are showing you, mirroring your life in a simple piece of theatre.
In their play they seem dead until the spring arouses them, but I am certain that you will not be here when summer is back again.

The Autumn has returned, once again in its darkest passion. Can you recall the misery? An old Friend whom it hurts to see. All my dreams are the only reason why I'm still alive, feeling like a frozen tree with limbs prepared to die.

3. Purgatorial March

[Music: Carl Lofvenhamn, lyrics: Linus Åberg]

Time Deum eum lauda nam adest iudicium
Ora creatorem caeli terrae maris fontium

Vae et terrae vae et mari Draco ad vos descendit
Magna furia est eius tempus breve esse scit

Draconem adorans erit passus igne sulpure
Fumus doloris ascendet in saeclorum saeclum que

4. Sin

[originally by Nine Inch Nails]

[Music & lyrics: Trent Reznor]

You give me the reason. You give me control.
I gave you my Purity. My Purity you stole.
Did you think I wouldn't recognize this compromise. Am I just too stupid to realize.
Stale incense old sweat and lies lies lies

It comes down to this. Your kiss.
Your fist.
And your strain.
It gets under my skin. Within.
Take in the extent of my sin

You give me the anger. You give me the nerve. Carry out my sentence. While
I get what I deserve.
I'm just an effigy to be disgraced. To be defaced.
Your need for me has been replaced.
And if I can't have everything well then just give me a taste

It comes down to this. Your kiss.
Your fist.
And your strain.
It gets under my skin. Within.
Take in the extent of my sin

5. Saffire

[Music & lyrics: Carl Löfvenhamn]

Is she a real stone or isn't she
Another one who just wants to be free
Am I mistaken for all to see
And is it wrong when she comes to me

Of all the angels I never saw
She is the one I would regret for more
Still making art with the words
She says and enticing me with her fingernails

But she shines for me
So divine for me

Although a shadow from the past is telling something that seems so cold and vast
Gets beyond my grasp

But she shines for me
So divine for me

No matter what I'm supposed to think of my head gets all that confused

Are you for real or is this all in vain
Hiding in the dark will only bring me pain
Those sappy riddles are killing me
Say you'll be mine or just go

Is she a real stone or isn't she
Another one who just wants to be free
Am I mistaken for all to see
And is it wrong when she comes to me

Of all the angels I never saw
She is the one I would regret for more
Still making art with the words
She says and enticing me with her fingernails

6. Black Requiem

[Music & lyrics: Carl Löfvenhamn]

Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine
Et lux perpetua luceat eis

From the flames of the Beast they shall perish of disease, making one man's greatest fears the other one's pathetic tears. So beware the darkest of nights when the moon shall never rise.

Lege atque lacrima mors ultima ratio
Omnis una manet nox
Per fas et nefas

All the magic in the world cannot save you from this dreadful hurl, horror crawling under your skin, taking your fears to the brim.
End of story, is it not? When you finally die and begin to rot.

Dies irae omni die
Dies irae summa viam
De profundis clamavi ad te Domini

7. Like a Vampire

[Music & lyrics: Carl Löfvenhamn]

Do you think I'm twisted? I do. Do you think I'm scary? I do.
Do you think I'll hurt you? I will... What else do you think of me?

I will torment you like a man who whips his prey. I will caress you until night turns to day, I will...

It's so dark and I am so alone.
Sometimes a glimpse of light reaches my nest, but it won't take long until it hurts in my chest. Can you help me? At least for the moment...

I will torment you like a man who whips his prey.

I will caress you until night turns to day. No, I don't want you to run away.
I'm near you and I feel your scent like some fucking drug, and the look at your naked body in the candle light arouses my mind, and your eyes and your lips are one of its kind. Look what you have done to me.

I wanna pull you down so hard.

8. The Sanctuary

[Music & lyrics: Carl Löfvenhamn]

Where is the guilty one who opened the sacred door and let enjoyment creep inside across the floor?
It happened on that day when a pretty maiden came. Soon it turned out that she was a harlot without shame.

The holy Guardian made a promise to our Lord, that he would never let the sin enter the door. Now she wants to give herself to him if he agrees with letting her inside so she can set her insects free.

We are in the Sanctuary, in the year of 2000 A.D.
It's no longer any prophecy, the fate will reach both you and me.
If you cannot understand this time, why we are trapped like flies in a mine, then ask the hall of fame, 'cause they are the reason the world is in pain.

Miserable madness (why don't you realize)
Uncovered in sadness (you're in a dead Paradise)
Sanctification (together with a vicious whore)
Throughout the nation (telling you lies and making you sore)
After breaking every vow and failing our Lord, the Guardian suddenly realized he had to draw his sword.
When trying to approach the Evil with his shining blade, she calls for all her deadly flies and kills him in a raid.

We are in the Sanctuary, in the year of 2000 A.D.
It's no longer any prophecy, the fate will reach both you and me.
If you cannot understand this time, why we are trapped like flies in a mine, then ask the hall of fame,
'Cause they are the reason the world is in pain.

Miserable madness (why don't you realize)
Uncovered in sadness (you're in a dead Paradise)
Sanctification (together with a vicious whore)
Throughout the nation (telling you lies and making you sore)

This holy shelter still has place for many more, so in comes other insects creeping up and down the wall.
Now it should be obvious what we try to make you see; the harlot is the
Devil and the flies are you and me.

9. In My Dreams

[Music & lyrics: Carl Löfvenhamn, Maria Storck & Simon Lundh]

Rest your head upon my shoulder. Sleeping Beauty is never growing older.
Our weary heads align.
In darkness our bodies entwine.

Living in my dreams, we never say goodbye. I softly sing to you, this is your lullaby.

My heart is rest assured; for eternal sleep there is no cure.

Dying in my Dreams, we never say goodbye. I softly sing to you, this is your lullaby.

Dream or nightmare. Your pale eyes stare, blaming me. The stench of flesh from your breath, eating me.
My reality for eternity, here with me, slowly fading out, there is no doubt, believe with me. Dream becomes the truth, fountain of youth lies with me. I am turning numb, forever young.
Dream with me.

Living in my Dreams, we never say goodbye. I softly sing to you, this is your lullaby.
Dying in my Dreams, we never say goodbye. I softly sing to you, this is your lullaby.

10. End Game

[Music & lyrics: Carl Löfvenhamn & Maria Storck]

Don't play the Game if you can't pay the price. A new era is here; The Grim will arise.
Time is up, the Game comes to its end. Time is up, you're about to descend.

Wake up the demon that you have inside.
Play the Game like a soldier with honor and pride. It is time for battle, the war is here.
The Grim grows stronger, he preys on your fear.

And the Grim will follow you, wherever you might go, execrate and sorrow you, perpetually so.
And the direful Ghoul in chains will haunt your every dream.
Be the righteous fool or saint and death seems like a spree.

Gather our forces, now is the time. Be a good soldier, stand up in line.
The End has come, no time to repent.
An army is rising the Dark Lord has sent.

The Grim is the Game and you just lost. He will take your soul, for that is the cost.
A holocaust, a feast, in honor of this Beast, and with every second his army will increase.







THE GRIM LYRICS