THE STORYTELLER LYRICS

1. Voices From The Past

[M: Groth]

2. Seed Of Lies

[M: Groth and Persson, L: Persson]

As they follow the road of insanity
They have all been mislead
Conviced that the ones that posses the skill to heal
Are disciples of Satan

All but lies, spread by men with desires
Not willing to share all the power and wealth that they had
Dark schemes they planned, and started a plague in the land
A hunt for the witches and warlocks which all must die

And now they're lost in the storm
On a quest to kill the unknown
But all they found were pain and sorrow
A deed that can't be undone
And now they're lost in the storm
On a quest to kill the unknown
But all they found were pain and sorrow
A deed that can't be undone

[Solo: Fredrik / Jacob]

Fear and death in their hands, the judge from God
Determined to serve his will, but what was his will?
They're all been misled and deceived
Cause the bloody hours in time were created by man

[Solo: Per / Jacob]

And now they're lost in the storm
On a quest to kill the unknown
But all they found were pain and sorrow
A deed that can't be undone
And now they're lost in the storm
On a quest to kill the unknown
But all they found were pain and sorrow
A deed that can't be undone

3. Conviction

[M: Persson, L: Persson]

You've been accused of the crime of witchery
And to conspiring with poers of the dark
But they did not get an answer
Do you believe in the powers of the cross?
Or do you condemn it? Do you confess?

Still they did not hear no answer, no
If you do not answer then we judge you as we please
And we'll make you burn for your crimes
We will make you talk by purification of pain
But the prisioner said with a smile:

No I am not afraid my friend
And I know that's no crime where I am going
Cause time has chose my destiny
And I know that's no crime where I go

Do you deny that you have the skill to heal?
And that you don't have the church authority?
But they did not get an answer
All this is treason against our mighty God
And it's for sure that your soul is gonna burn

Still they did not hear no answer, no
If you do not answer then we judge you as we please
And we'll make you burn for your crimes
We will make you talk by purification of pain
But the prisioner said with a smile:

No I am not afraid my friend
And I know that's no crime where I am going
Cause time has chose my destiny
And I know that's no crime where I go

Liberate me ex inferist!

[Solo: Jacob / Fredrik]

Still they did not hear no answer, no
If you do not answer then we judge you as we please
And we'll make you burn for your crimes
We will make you talk by purification of pain
But the prisioner said with a smile:

No I am not afraid my friend
And I know that's no crime where I am going
Cause time has chose my destiny
And I know that's no crime where I go

Liberate me ex inferist!

4. A Holy Quest

[M: Groth, L: Persson]

When we had our vision, we started to work as priests
And then the bishop gave us a mission to fill
To seek and to find, all the fallen and the evil
And to cure all that's rotten in this town
We started to gather, all the people we needed to work with us
People we trusted, to do anything that we asked of them
Cause this quest will be cruel, and filled with blood
It's a price we must pay to our lord

Hear our holy voices
Cause we speak out for our God
And we follow his desires
Hear our holy voices
Cause we speak out for our God
And we follow his desires

The days were many, as we went on the crusade of ours
Without hesitation, we sentenced them all to die
Cause we knew that our deeds were blessed by our God
We were sent from heaven above

Hear our holy voices
Cause we speak out for our God
And we follow his desires
Hear our holy voices
Cause we speak out for our God
And we follow his desires

[Solo: Fredrik]

Hear our holy voices
Cause we speak out for our God
And we follow his desires
Hear our holy voices
Cause we speak out for our God
And we follow his desires

5. Words Out Of Breed

[M: Groth, L: Persson]

Picked by the priests, for a holy deed, to purify the land
They travelled far and wide, to visit every town
Cause they say that they are blessed
And have received the gift
To see the witches and the ones who's not

All but lies it's only words out of greed
Money, power, all were given to them

They do not care at all, about the ones they judge
Got no remorse for those, they sentece to death
Cause they say that they are blessed
And have received the gift
To see the witches and the ones who's not

All but lies it's only words out of greed
Money, power, all were given to them

[Solo: Fredrik / Jacob]

Time was on their side
But that soon would be changed
Time was on their side...

All but lies it's only words out of greed
Money, power, all were given to them

6. Chamber Of Torture

[M: Persson, L: Persson]

Terrible screams comes out from these rooms
Screams out of torture and pain
The need of confessions to save all their souls
Without it their souls are condemned

Now confess to me
And the pain shall pass from thee
Now confess to me
And I shall set your soul free

Cause now you have entered the hall of the doomed
And you are mine to claim
And if you are smart you will do as I say
And I shall spare you the pain

Many are those who have entered these rooms
And all of them begged to get free
But I can assure you that free you won't be
Reveal your sins to me
Without it their souls are condemned

Now confess to me
And the pain shall pass from thee
Now confess to me
And I shall set your soul free

Cause now you have entered the hall of the doomed
And you are mine to claim
And if you are smart you will do as I say
And I shall spare you the pain

Burning iron sticks, sharpened spikes and bricks
Tools to save your souls
Needles oh so thin, deep down in your skin
Salvation is close
Don't try to fight back, time is all I have
Ther's no rush at all
When my work is done, you've confessed your crimes
And redeemed your soul

Yes, terrible screams comes out from these rooms
Screams out of torture and pain
Cause I need the confessions to save all your souls
Without it your souls are condemned

Now confess to me
And the pain shall pass from thee
Now confess to me
And I shall set your soul free

Cause now you have entered the hall of the doomed
And you are mine to claim
And if you are smart you will do as I say
And I shall spare you the pain

7. The Mass

[M: Persson, L: Persson]

Bleesed are the ones that serves our God
Bleesed are the ones
Bleesed are the ones
Cause doing his deeds gives you entrance above
Rewarded with paradise
He gave us his life to rescue our souls
"Glory to him"
"Glory to him"

So that's why we all must follow his word
And redeem ourselves from sin
All must follow his will
And spread his word to all they shall meet
And make them all see that there's only one
The one and only, mighty God
But woe to them all that breaks his commands
"Hell shall await"
"Hell shall await"

Cause witches belong in the fires of hell
And burn for eternity
Those who worship the demon below
Forever they'll be banished by him
So in his name we'll slaughter them all
And send them to the abyss
No one will be spared
There's no mercy for the children of hell
If they are not stopped they will take your souls
And torment you forevermore

[Solo: Fredrik]

So if you all want entrance above
You must believe, you must believe
And swear that you're loyal and follow his will
Then to heaven you'll get a key
The bringer of light will shine on us all
Shine on us all, shine on us all

And we shall receive all heavenly joys
For serving our lord
So, hear what I say
Repent yourself, and follow his way
And I can assure you this choice from this time
Will give you a beautifull life
So hear what I say
Repent yourself, and follow his way
And I can assure you this choice from this time
Will give you a beautifull life

8. Blinded Eyes

[M: Groth, L: Persson]

I've been convicted, for something that I have not done
There is no meaning, this whole scenario is unreal
Sometimes it's hard to read the signs
And see what is good, and what is not
Fear of the unknown, ignore what is real

All the signs of witchery have been given to you
Blinded eyes, so you can't see what is reality

Avoiding answers for the questions that I seek
A given answer from those who say that they believe
Sometimes it's hard to read the signs
And see what is good, and what is not
Fear of the unknown, ignore what is real

All the signs of witchery have been given to you
Blinded eyes, so you can't see what is reality

[Solo: Per / Jacob]

No sense of pledging, cuase the decision has been made
I shall await the sentence, that is soon to end my life

All the signs of witchery have been given to you
Blinded eyes, so you can't see what is reality

9. When All Hope Has Faded

[M: Persson, L: Persson]

When the light has sunk into dark
And you feel forsaken by all
When words of lies have covered the truth
Then remember my words to you

When hope of freedom seems so far
And evil seeks wherever you are
When fear torments and gives you no peace
Then remember my words to thee

Show them that your heart's full of joy
They can hurt your body but can't take your soul
When the hour strikes and it's time to go
Then you won't be afraid anymore

[Solo: Fredrik]

Oh, the hours seen so long
And you feel that you just can't take anymore
Just remember that I'm with you my love
And I'll love you forevermore

Show them that your heart's full of joy
They can hurt your body but can't take your soul
When the hour strikes and it's time to go
Then you won't be afraid anymore

10. Trails Of Blood

[M: Wennerquist, L: Persson]

Darkness has covered the sky
And there is something in the air
There's something about to take place
That will change many human fates

Time to walk the lonely path to shadows
Fear is starting to creep deep inside
Is this real or just imagination
All will be answered in time

In silence they started to walk
Guided by men that's wearing arms
With violence they're leading the way
That will lead to their final end

Time to walk the lonely path to shadows
Fear is starting to creep deep inside
Is this real or just imagination
All will be answered in time

So it is time, can not deny
It's not a dream, but deadly real

There comes a time, when all questions will be clear
There comes a time, when we don't feel no fear
There comes a time, when we meet the ones we love
There comes a time, when all answers will be shown

Far from the shadows, far from the pain
Far from all misery, when you meet your destiny

Feels like it's all but a dream
Hoping they soon will wake up
It's crazy it cannot be real
Stop this madness and set them free

But no one could hear their silent prayers
This wickedness have gone to far
A lonely cry echoes inside
Their agonizing hearts

There comes a time, when all questions will be clear
There comes a time, when we don't feel no fear
There comes a time, when we meet the ones we love
There comes a time, when all answers will be shown

Far from the shadows, far from the pain
Far from all misery, when you meet your destiny

As they were reaching the hill
What they saw was to much to cope
They fell to their knees and cried
Aware that it's time to die
The smell of blood and burned flesh
Nearly drove them inside
One by one they were slaughtered
Cheered by the bloodthirsty crowd

Burn! Burn! Burn!
Please lord, welcome their souls

[Solo: Jacob]

So it is time, can not deny
It's not a dream, but deadly real

There comes a time, when all questions will be clear
There comes a time, when we don't feel no fear
There comes a time, when we meet the ones we love
There comes a time, when all answers will be shown

Far from the shadows, far from the pain
Far from all misery, when you meet your destiny

11. ...And Still They Speak

[M: Groth]







THE STORYTELLER LYRICS