The Everlasting Lyrics - Virgin Black

Breathe 

A faceless one roams for my soul 

The air is dense behind me 

It follows, brooding, a presence that clamours for 

And strikes at my soul 

Shadows slant, the darkness clings and coiled 

Hiding in corners it conjures none but fear 

Yet my muted children testify, the everlasting 

Not a sound to my ears yet my spirit is defeated 

By cacophonous chatter 

It follows and strikes at my soul 

It follows 

Give me silence 

Why can I never rest from this aloof pursuer? 

Please give me my peace 

A wavering shadow 

I wake to find it looming 

Touched but never held 

Its hand stops my breath 

I am mourning, my eyes are stained 

I feel his sacred tears upon me 

His sobs strike against my heart 

The faceless, haunts me 

Scared but perfect and beautiful 

I see the face of... 

Lashed with my every burden 

The air is dense before me 

I cannot deny 

But can I embrace?