With Strenght I Burn Lyrics - Emperor

(Music: Samoth & Ihsahn/ Lyrical concept: Ihsahn & Samoth/ 

Words: Ihsahn/ Arrangements: Samoth & Ihsahn) 

Deep Green Dark Chaos 

Blinded I run down these paths 

By heart I know them 

They lead to the soaring cliffs 

Stout they stand above the waters edge 

Lifeless 

And this is my foundation 

Cold stone 

Formed only by winds and time 

How invulnerable 

Lifeless 

Ahh... 

I have longed to be at one with this 

Yet, the waters call my name 

For once I wish to see 

The entity behind the voice 

The face of this seduction 

The beauty of my pain 

Am I blessed or am I cursed by thy presence 

What is my crime... 

What is my deed... 

Is this life my redemption 

Shall I repent or proceed 

I hate my flesh 

It's dimension poisoned my soul with doubt 

It made me question the essence of 

The "I" 

Slaves are those of this world 

Given freedom to lay chains upon the Master 

The wolf is no longer free 

Release the chains and come for me 

The Elder: 

"Suddenly, his mournful cries were stunned. Out of the cold mist 

came three enthralling ships. Sails torn by many a storm, and the 

bows adorned by the most fierce gargoyles he'd ever laid eyes upon. 

Yet, the crew they bore... Three times twelve in numbers. They stood 

motionless, wrapped in grey, worn gowns. And from behind their 

shadowed faces the seductive chanting. Bidding him on board. 

Without hesitation, he assepted. And away they sailed..." 

Upon these seas 

Wherein I drowned so many times 

I scatter the ashes of destiny 

Still my flames are in hunger 

With fire in my heart 

Shall I greet the shores ahead 

Though, I know not what will burn 

Desire 

Ahh... 

In the distance 

I hear the waves wash over solid ground 

And in this moment I am struck blind 

Grant me sight so I can see 

That which lies ahead of me 

Cursed be my mortal eyes 

For dying in the realm of death 

Hear my call... 

I return to the soaring cliffs 

They truly shine of strength 

Even though, I nothing learned 

With strength I burn...