Mourner’s Lament Songtext
von Candlemass

Let me stay here by your side
Be one with you, my precious child
Let me cover your bed with tears
I will save you from all fears

I burn the candles for your soul
I sing you prayers as the preacher told
I bring you flowers, I dress in black
Though I know this cannot give you back

I sleep by your shadow, remembering your light
In my heart, I′m with you every night
Far goes your journey into the unknown
Wherever you might be, be well, my son

Why just you, my flesh, my blood?
I cannot live nor understand
My dearest treasure to be found
Six feet under in sacred ground


Watch me bleed, you lucky ones
I envy you your living sons
I'll give mine the strength of my faithful breath
I will mourn him to my death

I sleep by your shadow, remembering your light
In my heart, I′m with you every night
Far goes your journey into the unknown
Wherever you might be, be well, my son

Rest in peace

Let me stay here by your side
Be one with you, my precious child
Let me cover your bed with tears
I will save you from all fears

I burn the candles for your soul
I sing you prayers as the preacher told
I bring you flowers, I dress in black
Though I know this cannot give you back

I sleep by your shadow, remembering your light
In my heart, I'm with you every night
Far goes your journey into the unknown
Wherever you might be, be well, my son