In the name of desperation
In the name of wretched pain
In the name of all creation
Gone insane
We’re so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to Self-Destruct
Go!
On the way to paranoia
On the crooked borderline
On the way to great destroyer
Doom design
We’re so fucked
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to Self-Destruct
Oh!
Once upon a planet burning
Once upon a flame
Once upon a fear returning
All in vain
Do you feel that hope is fading?
Do you comprehend?
Do you feel it terminating
In the end?
We’re so fucked!
Shit outta luck
Hardwired to Self-Destruct
Well, here we are! Eight years since the journey began, and look how far we’ve come! From doom and gloom over a dead laptop and hours of lost music to one step away from releasing a debut album!
Yes, that’s right: Return to Valhalla will soon be released.
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With Peace, Love and Heavy Metal
– Vikingbard
Phantom soldiers marching off to war Never knowing what they’re fighting for
Tell me what decides Who has God on their side There’s no reason, it’s the season Is there any war That is worth dying for? There’s no reason, it’s the Season of the Dead
Death and glory, same old story-line Children of the future lost in time
Deadly toys of war That kill more than before There’s no reason, it’s the season Dead men don’t come back When they’re under attack There’s no reason in the Season of the Dead
Is this the end of relived glory? Living in this purgatory King and country call for sacrifice Shame or honor is the only choice
Mystic forces on pale horses ride Sparing hunger, plague and genocide
Senators of state with their profits of hate There’s no reason, it’s high treason As they light the fuse, no one can refuse There’s no reason, it’s the Season of the Dead
When I pass from this world to the next
When I am laid and my soul is put to rest
My legacy will be there for all to see
For how long after I am gone will my deeds outlive me?
The apostle says we must all appear before our Christ
To judge my place in the world, the way I framed my life
‘Tis a fearful thing to fall into God’s hands
Only he who repents shall pass into the Heavenly lands
When all the deeds of my life are played before my eyes
Will what I see come as a great surprise?
Life is short the hour of death uncertain
I must confess my sins before they draw the final curtain
Will I be remembered for my victories small and great
The glory of the Christian name I sought to disseminate?
Let Legend Mark Me as the King
Of whom future generations will sing
Cast me not in my old age
When my will and strength doth fail
Forsake me not till I show forth Thy Arm
To all the ages that are yet to come!
All in time shall be revealed
When all is done my fate is sealed
In manus Tuas, Domine
Et anima mea quam redemisti
And will the Golden Age of Charlemagne
Glow more brightly long after my reign?
When all the battles have been lost and won
Will this warrior king in memory still live on… Live on…live on…live on?
It was with the sword I overcame my assailants
Those heathen hordes for whom menaces, gifts and presence
Seemed to speak louder than arguments and reason
I did what I had to, to spread the true religion
Was the terror of extreme punishment as a means
To enforce observance of the doctrines of peace?
There were of course moments I desired to surrender!
My crown, robes, royal hoard and my holy scepter
Sometimes I wondered why I could not retire from this world To the peace of a monastic cell or a pilgrim to the road
Let Legend Mark Me as the King
Of whom future generations will sing
Cast me not in my old age
When my will and strength doth fail
Forsake me not till I show forth Thy Arm
To all the ages that are yet to come!
All in time shall be revealed
When all is done my fate is sealed
In manus Tuas, Domine
Et anima mea quam redemisti
And will the Golden Age of Charlemagne
Glow more brightly long after my reign?
When all the battles have been lost and won
Will this warrior king in memory still live on… Live on…live on…live on?
A child of a broken mind
The fear that I hide behind
I hate rejection
It’s the worst, it really hurts me
Living inside my head
I feel like the living dead
I need your affection
It’s the best, it really helps me
With my back against the wall
Trying so hard not to fall
I’m so tired of sleeping around
Hopeless, in despair
Don’t know if I’m here or there
Feeling like I’m up and I’m down
But I’m still Alive I don’t have any plans to go anywhere
You know I’m Alive I know I’m crazy but I still like it here
But I’m still Alive I don’t have any plans to go anywhere
I don’t want to die, yeah
A head full of tragic schemes
what keeps me alive is dreams
I dream that someday
I’ll find the key that sets my mind free
You may think I’ve lost control
The man with the broken soul
I’m not here to try and make excuses
Just believe me
With my back against the wall
Trying so hard not to fall
I’m so tired of sleeping around
Hopeless, in despair
Don’t know if I’m here or there
Feeling like I’m up and I’m down
But I’m still Alive I don’t have any plans to go anywhere
You know I’m Alive I know I’m crazy but I still like it here
But I’m still Alive I don’t have any plans to go anywhere
I don’t want to die, yeah
But I’m still Alive I don’t have any plans to go anywhere
You know I’m Alive I know I’m crazy but I still like it here But I’m still Alive I don’t have any plans to go anywhere
You know I’m Alive I know I’m crazy but I still like it here
But I’m still Alive I don’t have any plans to go anywhere You know I’m Alive I know I’m crazy but I still like it here But I’m still Alive I don’t have any plans to go anywhere You know I’m Alive I know I’m crazy but I still like it here
I don’t want to die, yeah You know I’m Alive You know I’m Alive
Caught up in this madness, too blind to see
Woke animal feelings in me
Took over my sense and I lost control
I’ll taste your blood tonight
You know I make you wanna Scream
You know I make you wanna run from me baby
But know it’s too late, you’ve wasted all your time!
Yeah
Relax while you’re closing your eyes to me
So warm as I’m setting you free
With your arms by your side, there’s no struggling
Pleasure’s all mine this time
Ooh, you know I make you wanna Scream
You know I make you wanna run from me baby
But know it’s too late, you’ve wasted all your time!
Cherishing, those feelings pleasuring
Cover me, unwanted clemency!
Scream till there’s silence
Scream while there’s life left, vanishing
Scream from the pleasure unmask your desire, perishing
We’ve all had a time where we’ve lost control
We’ve all had our time to grow
I’m hoping I’m wrong, but I know I’m right
I’ll hunt again one night
Ooh, you know I make you wanna Scream
You know I make you wanna run from me baby
But know it’s too late, you’ve wasted all your time!
Cherishing, those feelings pleasuring
Cover me, unwanted clemency!
Scream till there’s silence
Scream while there’s life left, vanishing
Scream from the pleasure unmask your desire, perishing
Some live repressing their instinctive feelings
Protest the way we’re built, don’t point the blame on me!
Scream! Scream! Scream!
The way you would if I ravaged your body
Scream! Scream! Scream!
The way you would if I ravaged your
mind!
Cherishing, those feelings pleasuring
Cover me, unwanted clemency!
Scream till there’s silence
Scream while there’s life left, vanishing
Scream from the pleasure unmask your desire, perishing
Caught up in this madness… I’ve lost control…
Caught up in this madness…
I’ll hunt again one night… Caught up in this madness… I’ll hunt again one night…
Don’t tell me I’m wrong Don’t tell me that you knew all along I won’t roll over dead Only I know what goes on inside my head
I’ve got nothing to hide I’m not guilty inside I won’t give up After all, I’m still crazy
I’m Not Going Away
I’m Not Going Away
Try so hard to break me
But all your diamonds turn to sand
I’m Not Going Away
I’m Not Going Away
Say goodbye forever
I’ll wait for you in no man’s land
Get out of my way
There’s nothing you can do to change what I say
I won’t ever let go
I got the answer but you’ll never know
I got my eyes open wide
Ain’t gonna’ slip up or slide
Can’t take me down
After all, I’m still crazy
I’m Not Going Away
I’m Not Going Away
Try so hard to break me
But all your diamonds turn to sand
I’m Not Going Away
I’m Not Going Away
Say goodbye forever
I’ll wait for you in no man’s land
I’m Not Going Away, I’m Not Going Away I’m Not Going Away, I’m Not Going Away I’m Not Going Away, I’m Not Going Away I’m Not Going Away, I’m Not Going Away
I’m Not Going Away
I’m Not Going Away
Try so hard to break me
But all your diamonds turn to sand
I’m Not Going Away
I’m Not Going Away
Say goodbye forever
I’ll wait for you in no man’s land
I’m Not Going Away
I’m Not Going Away I’m Not Going Away I’m Not Going Away
Say goodbye forever
I’ll wait for you in no man’s land
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