Moonsorrow - Carrion lyrics

staring the ruins of a defeated town

or splitting the sky lost beyond the sun?

when did that cursed being die, i know not

claws in his back he lays to rest

face in the sand and it all is gone

too far his stare is trying to reach

while eagles soar below the clouds

iron has no strength against time

all have to lay down their arms

and to forget all that is vain

into the swamp this will end

mere ashes of a burnt town the dreams of conquerors

the void beyond the sun now the land for the banished

claws in his back he lays to rest

face in the sand and it all is gone

by slow footsteps from too far away

many are claiming treasures for themselves

iron has no strength against time

all are destined in the torment of flesh

in vain the tired will wait

who are ready to give up their journey

for on this path none will cross our way

eventually time will repay

what man has suffered in time

faces turn pale in death

and corpses are left for the crows

by the sword shall you swallow the blood you have let

into the swamp you will end

on the branches of trees, on the mountain slopes

those silent figures are watching

waiting for you to fall on your knees

and to bury your face in the sand

you no longer move, it's when you know...