Executioner’s Lament

Few people know this, but before Andromeda by Ashes of Abaddon was recorded as an instrumental, I had written lyrics to it called Executioner's Lament.

Heavy to bed, yet weary to rise

In slumber’s grasp, scream forgotten cries

All I long for is peace of mind

Day upon day, time after time

Existence a curse as death is my life

Why do I have to be alive?

The black hood once to cloak the tears

Desensitized, numb beyond years

I wield the sword with calloused hand

Execution at another’s command

Into hell my black steed rides

Why do I have to be alive?

Soul destruction is my demise

I am an abortion in my father’s eyes

Destroying life I did not create

Murder my business, a business of hate

Unlike my victims, I deserve to die

Why do I have to be alive?

Tonight I lie, head in my hands

Tomorrow I die, head in the sands

Reflections of a headless past

Blind obedience will cease at last

Can I find redemption’s lair

After I cease to be alive?

By Derek Herzberg

"Hinrichtung" by Sebastian Sonntag - Flugblatt Nachrichtensammlung Wick (1560-1586).

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