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Seventh Avenue
« Terium »
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| 1 | Under the Surface 01:13
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| | 2 | Crowd in the Dark 06:19
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| | 3 | Terium 05:58
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| | 4 | Authorities 06:17
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| | 5 | Futures Dawn 06:04
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| | 6 | Brighter than the Sun 05:29
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| | 7 | Needs 05:40
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| | 8 | Two Masters 03:25
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| | 9 | Hands of the King 06:50
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| | 10 | Priests and Servants 05:22
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| | 11 | Trail of Blood 05:10
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| | 12 | Betrayal 04:52
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| | 13 | Way to the Stars 04:52
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| | 14 | Innocence 04:52
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| | 15 | New Era 04:52
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| | Total playing time: 77:15 |
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Herbie Langhans - vocals & guitar
Florian Gottsleben - guitar
Markus Beck - bass
Mike Pfluger - drums |
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Produced by Herbie Langhans Recorded at Ave Studio
from Aug. 06 -Aug. 07
Engineered and Mixed by Herbie Langhans
Mastered at Gate Studio by Sascha Paetr
All choirs by Herbie Langhans
Extra Shouts on Terium: Flo Gottsleben, Mike
Pfluger, Stefan Bareither
All Keyboards and Orchestral arrangements by
Herbie Langhans Piano on "Innocence" played by
Miro
Storyconcept by Mike Pfluger
Cover Concept by Seventh Avenue
Cover and Logo Artwork by Felipe Machado
Layout by Mattias Stiller -
www.stillerundstiller.de
Photography by Franki Kraufie |
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| 2. Crowd in the Dark
CROWD IN THE DARK
The morning of the universe was gone.
And it seemed now was right in the long run.
But the stubborn men, they'll never be obedient.
So prophets came to say creators will.
And to help people to get out of this mill.
And your tears will be wiped aw |
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 Порой бывает неожиданно сложно объяснить, почему один клон известной команды цепляет какие-то потаенные струнки в твоей душе, второй вызывает лишь недоумение и непонимание, как можно столь откровенно эксплуатировать чужие идеи, а третий начинает раздражать буквально с первой песни своей полной неспособностью даже украсть идею и мало-мальски подать её красиво. Немецкая команда Seventh Avenue в данном случае попадает в категорию под гордым номером один – еще с момента выхода “Southgate” они привлекли внимание, и до сих пор любая информация о выходе новой записи сопровождается легкой толикой ожиданий (хотя, по сути, делать это глупо). Исполняя добротный пауэр металл и не гнушаясь использованием идей Кая Хансена как из его первой группы, принесшей ему известность, так и из второй команды, которую он возглавляет до сих пор, Seventh Avenue раз за разом чего-то не хватало. Как правило это проявлялось в том, что несколько хороших песен тонуло в болоте неплохих, но ничем не примечательных вещей, да и качество записи несколько страдало. Было ли это связано с плохими спонсорами в лице католической церкви (а команда – яркий представитель христианского пауэра), либо просто с нежеланием принимать помощь со стороны даже за деньги сказать не возьмусь, но то, что к “Terium’y” звезды наконец-то улыбнулись трудолюбивым немцам можно утверждать почти со стопроцентной уверенностью. Вложения оказались достаточны для того, чтобы отдать запись Саше Паэту, который ‘нарулил’ команде образцовый звук; высшие силы подкинули не одну, а целых несколько идей для хороших песен (как, например “Future Storm” – этакий задорный гибрид из Ride The Sky и Hallowed By Thy Name) – и вот оно, новый альбом Seventh Avenue готов. Отличные (пусть и неоригинальные) соляки, добротный вокал в духе классического Helloween конца 80-х, ненавязчивая концептуальная агитка во славу Света и целый набор цепляющих композиций (“Crowd In The Dark”, уже упоминавшийся “Future Storm”, гимноподобная “ Brighter Than The Sun”; бодрая “Priests And Servants” и очередной вариант мейдановской классики в “Betrayal”) позволяют этому альбому стать желанным гостем в проигрывателе любого любителя пауэра. Ну, за старание! (Диск предоставлен компанией Irond) |
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Сложно судить обо всей группе в целом, не послушав прежние их альбомы, но все же попробую оценить этот альбом.
На мой взгляд, получился очень даже не плохой спид-альбом, достаточно атмосферный и динамичный, мелодии звучат энергично и красиво, что собственно говорит о неплохом музыкальном уровне группы. Для человека, который впервые их слышит, данный альбом оставляет в памяти только хорошие, светлые чувства, что достигается благодаря атмосферности, которая исчезает только к концу альбома. Однако при том, что я написал, высокую оценку данной работе я не могу поставить, максимум «8», но скорее всего «7» из «10», наверное, из-за того, что в ней присутствует некая шаблонность и отсылки (или напоминания) к другим группам. ИМХО, некоторые темы очень похожи на Running Wild и ранних Firewind'ов.
Поэтому, я поставлю оценку «7» из «10», до 8-ки группе не хватает смелых экспериментальных вещей. Если же группа решит дальше двигаться в направлении speed/power, то думаю, что Seventh Avenue в дальнейшем порадует нас работой покрепче… |
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Happiness will oust all fears from you.
REFRAIN
Crowd in the dark.
Light will shine on you.
Universe will see.
You will rejoice.
At the broken yoke laid
on shoulders bended in pain.
Micah was one of those prophets then.
He not minced matters and he rebuked all men.
He predicted loud. No one could miss his words.
A saviour to come to bring final peace.
He'll end all pain and will cure all disease.
And your tears will be wiped away that day.
Happiness will oust all fears from you.
REFRAIN
Crowd in the dark.
Light will shine on you.
Universe will see.
You will rejoice.
At the broken yoke laid
on shoulders bended in pain.
BRIDGE
You carry all your fears and you are broken by the devils lust.
This a hell you're going through.
God will become a child, grow up and carry sings for all mankind.
To be the final sacrifice.
REFRAIN
Crowd in the dark.
Light will shine on you.
Universe will see.
You will rejoice.
At the broken yoke laid
on shoulders bended in pain.
Crowd in the dark.
Light will shine on you.
Universe will see.
You will rejoice.
At the broken yoke laid
on shoulders bended in pain.
3. Terium
TERIUM
Terium is the sense of your dull lives.
It is what you have searched for.
You need no god.
You need no other salvation.
Take it from my hands.
Take it from me.
And I'll be your salvation!
Hahaha...
Light grey, ugly, you almost don't feel the weight in your hand.
It seems so inconspicious but it is desired more than gold.
You only find it on Kranos, fourth planet from the sun.
A toxic atmosphere, no water, dust hostile and cold.
BRIDGE
Deep in the planet the Terium waits.
To spend a life last for eternity.
The blood and tears of the convicts cry out.
The rigid wardens will show no mercy, no mercy.
REFRAIN
The Terium is your all.
You do not ask for the terms you will pay every price.
Heading straight for your goal.
You are running through ages there's no doubt.
The Terium is your all.
You do not ask for the terms you will pay every price.
Heading straight for your goal.
The grim reaper will walk by your door.
Walk by your door.
Magnetic fields, caused by machines decrease the effect of the Terium.
So the Terium for the rich ones is mined just with bare hands.
The Silverterium will let you live for all eternity.
The other only stops wither and stretches life from some years.
BRIDGE
Deep in the planet the Terium waits.
To spend a life last for eternity.
The blood and tears of the convicts cry out.
The rigid wardens will show no mercy, no mercy.
BRIDGE II
And there is no need for a God in an eternal life.
Terium's satisfaction for all.
It heals pain, it stop age, it's the lost paradise.
It's addictive, it calls you to crawl.
It brings you higher and higher your wings in the wind.
There's no need for remorse, for a tear.
You won't fall in a sickness, a life without end.
Just as long as you get Terium
REFRAIN
The Terium is your all.
You do not ask for the terms you will pay every price.
Heading straight for your goal.
You are running through ages there's no doubt.
The Terium is your all.
You do not ask for the terms you will pay every price.
Heading straight for your goal.
The grim reaper will walk by your door.
Walk by your door.
4. Authorities
AUTHORITIES
Riosa is the systems main planet.
Nufridon also gives the chance to live.
Neverending winter.
But Kranos is the systems treasury.
Romans control bring you to your knees.
Terium forever.
BRIDGE
On Nufridon the crystal has no might.
People's trust in God here's shining bright.
REFRAIN
And when the night will come, when Terium demands it's final toll.
Each man will ahve to pay. But no-one can afford - the price is too high.
The priests don't serve God anymore these days.
They even don't ask for creators ways.
People go astray.
Dictatorship of Romans hold men down.
They've lost the hope on saviour's coming soon.
He's already coming.
BRIDGE
On Nufridon the crystal has no might.
People's trust in God here's shining bright.
BRIDGE II
And I won't leave it. But deep in your mind.
It deceives you. And poor words. Say nothing, no.
REFRAIN
And when the night will come, when Terium demands it's final toll.
Each man will ahve to pay. But no-one can afford - the price is too high.
And when the night will come, when Terium demands it's final toll.
Each man will ahve to pay. But no-one can afford - the price is too high.
And when the night will come, when Terium demands it's final toll.
Each man will ahve to pay. But no-one can afford - the price is too high.
5. Futures Dawn
FUTURES DAWN
A woman was pregnant that time.
Never lost faith, always kept on the road.
An angel has given the sign.
A virgin birth Creators son.
The boy was born: certain signs.
The boy's the one who will change universe.
Different reasons and minds.
To seek this child and walk behind.
BRIDGE
Times of silence time to pray - Terium can't stop the prophecy.
Times of silence, time to pray - and weeping and crying and howling has come to an end.
REFRAIN
Futures dawn - now the sun rises cause saviour has come.
And his star will just lighten up the dark.
God still cares for his people now he's taken a chance.
Futures dawn is the end of presents dusk.
Since the beginning of all.
The devil feared this moment to come.
So he reached out but he failed.
Creators son won't bend his knees.
BRIDGE
Times of silence time to pray - Terium can't stop the prophecy.
Times of silence, time to pray - and weeping and crying and howling has come to an end.
REFRAIN
Futures dawn - now the sun rises cause saviour has come.
And his star will just lighten up the dark.
God still cares for his people now he's taken a chance.
Futures dawn is the end of presents dusk.
BRIDGE II
Satan's the king of the worlds.
Terium's his septer - death is the key.
God now fulfilled the prophecy.
Final sacrifice - Futures dawn has start.
Futures dawn has finally start.
REFRAIN
Futures dawn - now the sun rises cause saviour has come.
And his star will just lighten up the dark.
God still cares for his people now he's taken a chance.
Futures dawn is the end of presents dusk.
6. Brighter than the Sun
Jump in the cockpit - don't turn away.
Cause you're believing that I'm the one Creator has sent.
Start up the engines - don't fear no more.
Go to Rioda - and heal the people from disease.
BRIDGE
You shall - shine all - cause you are the salt and the light.
Never - look back - cause you are the tools in Gods hands.
You'll tell the people - the good news now.
Stay where they're eager - to hear the gospel of good news.
But when they'll close doors - or spit at you.
Don't loose time trying - just turn around they'll kiss the dust.
REFRAIN
Go out, spread the good news, don't have no fear.
God sent his saviour the Terium to sear.
There is no salvation in endless life,
if you run out of steam.
If they're ashame of the words I say.
You can believe me - I'll be ashamed of them also.
Cause in the last days - I will return.
Creator'll ask me - who's opened up his heart for me.
BRIDGE
You shall - shine all - cause you are the salt and the light.
Never - look back - cause you are the tools in Gods hands.
REFRAIN
Go out, spread the good news, don't have no fear.
God sent his saviour the Terium to sear.
There is no salvation in endless life,
if you run out of steam.
Go out, spread the good news, don't have no fear.
God sent his saviour the Terium to sear.
There is no salvation in endless life,
if you run out of steam.
BRIDGE II
Be aware of men. They will hate you.
Rapture bout torture - They will persecute you.
But don't you sorrow. God'll speak through you.
And I'll be with you - Brighter than the sun.
REFRAIN
Go out, spread the good news, don't have no fear.
God sent his saviour the Terium to sear.
There is no salvation in endless life,
if you run out of steam.
Go out, spread the good news, don't have no fear.
God sent his saviour the Terium to sear.
There is no salvation in endless life,
if you run out of steam.
7. Needs
Holy Father Lord Creator.
The highest name in universe.
We wait for your kingdom to come.
In universe your will shall be done.
Don't you let us down today.
We wait for your power to come.
BRIDGE
Our fate is forever in your hands.
And now the darkness slow fades away.
REFRAIN
With blinded eyes
we struggle through our lives with hearts of fear.
We lost our courage.
Believe the lies.
We're almost on to fail for evilness.
Just feeling something's going wrong.
We often go straight our own way.
Refuse to accept what you want.
We wait for your glory to come.
Please forgive us our cut off.
We'll forgive our debtors too.
We wait for the saviour to come.
BRIDGE
Our fate is forever in your hands.
And now the darkness slow fades away.
BRIDGE II
I am the way - the announced saviour.
Eternal truth - gives hope back to you.
So I am the life. I do not tempt you.
Deliver you from the evil one - hey.
REFRAIN
With blinded eyes
we struggle through our lives with hearts of fear.
We lost our courage.
Believe the lies.
We're almost on to fail for evilness.
Just feeling something's going wrong.
8. Two Masters
And there is the Terium court our attention.
Banish grim reaper. Disease is defeated.
It only costs a little of dependence.
It's all aroudn us. Living without end.
BRIDGE
Don't struggle with woe of tomorrow.
It will come clear. Every day will have it's own sorrow.
REFRAIN
Struggle - what will you believe.
Cannot divide your heart.
There are still two masters to choose.
Decide - it is up to you.
What will be you master.
Creator or Terium.
And there is the almighty God your creator.
From all beginning. He is the same.
He has never changed his attitude.
He's all around us. He still yearns for you.
BRIDGE
Don't struggle with woe of tomorrow.
It will come clear. Every day will have it's own sorrow.
REFRAIN
Struggle - what will you believe.
Cannot divide your heart.
There are still two masters to choose.
Decide - it is up to you.
What will be you master.
Creator or Terium.
Struggle - what will you believe.
Cannot divide your heart.
There are still two masters to choose.
Decide - it is up to you.
What will be you master.
Creator or Terium.
9. Hands of the King
I can see all those people struggle on their own.
The eye just fools the mind so people go straight to hell.
Just reaching our for Terium to keep the end far out.
A barethread reason to justify dependency.
They seem so proud but they are standing at the rim.
Just one more step and they fall down - they will fall so deep.
BRIDGE
I hear you crying out in sorrow.
And your time will slip away.
Terium will leave you hollow.
But now's the chance to break the line.
REFRAIN
A touch of my hand opens your eyes.
A word from my lips can end your pain.
There's no relief in trust in Terium.
It's you who'll make the choice.
There were those men addicted. Terium into their veins.
With faces stare into space. Want to die but hearts keep pounding.
Just a touch from holy hands brought them back to live.
BRIDGE
I hear you crying out in sorrow.
And your time will slip away.
Terium will leave you hollow.
But now's the chance to break the line.
REFRAIN
A touch of my hand opens your eyes.
A word from my lips can end your pain.
There's no relief in trust in Terium.
It's you who'll make the choice.
Hands of the king are healers hands.
With the power to set free.
There's no relief in trust in Terium.
It's you who'll make the choice.
Eternal life without an aim. I am the way back into worthwhile life.
I will take you by the hand. I won't leave you in the end.
As Terium leaves you. Healthy and living but empty and hollow.
You're the one I will die for.
REFRAIN
A touch of my hand opens your eyes.
A word from my lips can end your pain.
There's no relief in trust in Terium.
It's you who'll make the choice.
Hands of the king are healers hands.
With the power to set free.
There's no relief in trust in Terium.
It's you who'll make the choice.
I am put in charge to forgive sin.
I am the way back to worthwhile life,
I will take you by the hand.
10. Priests and Servants
Eternal life. No more fear of death any more.
Grim reaper has lost his scythe. Living forever now.
All dreams come true. Cause time is no longer an enemy.
All fantasies become real. And the soul's flying high.
See the sunlight. Ride high on the stars above.
Feel the airstream. On the flight beyond death.
I feel the sunlight. I ride upon a shining star.
I feel the airstream. Watching eras pass by.
Addicted to Terium.
Giving them the Terium. Makes them feeling high.
People want to hear the lie. Idiotic fools.
Can not bear the consequences. which awaiting them.
Keep on taking Terium. Hollow endless life.
BRIDGE
Expecting salvation be faithful to the law.
Do not care for people they just have their way.
REFRAIN
Priests and servants - they are so far away.
Priests and servants - they lead people astray.
Priests and servants - only law not the lord.
They'll never got Creators will in the law.
BRIDGE II
I hear the cries of men. Cause they want to be free.
Healing is in my hand. It drives me round the bend.
Creators heart is love - why can't you see it.
Why are you so stubborn to ignore the meaning.
Creators son I am - you don't believe it.
You read the prophecies but you don't see through them now.
I will heal them make them free. Though it's against the law.
You don't see the miracles. Idiotic fools.
You just see the broken law. Not the healed men.
I'm a thorn deep in your side. Edge of the law.
BRIDGE
Expecting salvation be faithful to the law.
Do not care for people they just have their way.
REFRAIN
Priests and servants - they are so far away.
Priests and servants - they lead people astray.
Priests and servants - only law not the lord.
They'll never got Creators will in the law.
BRIDGE III
Hear what I say. You are free from Terium.
New horizon. On your flight through your life.
See the sunlight. Ride high on the stars above.
Feel the air stream. On the flight through your life
always trust in me.
BRIDGE
Expecting salvation be faithful to the law.
Do not care for people they just have their way.
REFRAIN
Priests and servants - they are so far away.
Priests and servants - they lead people astray.
Priests and servants - only law not the lord.
They'll never got Creators will in the law.
When time has come. Stand before Creators throne.
And you have trusted in me. You will see me and I'll speak for you.
11. Trail of Blood
I have called you and you followed with faith.
You became pillars of truth.
And like a prism you're spreading your light.
You let it shine in the universes dark.
But soon the night will come.
Things running better than I'd ever thought.
People come into believe.
Open their mind for the right face of God.
I show them how the Creators heart feels.
But soon it's time to go.
BRIDGE
Arms up to heaven
I fall on my knees cause now.
REFRAIN
It's time to pray.
Take this sorrowful cup far away from me now.
I'd wish to stay.
But your will shall be done.
It's time to pray.
Take this sorrowful cup far away from me now.
I'd wish to stay.
But your will shall be done.
I will be dead but I will raise again.
Three days you will be alone.
After that time you will see me again.
But then the Terium will be history.
Then you will understand.
BRIDGE
Arms up to heaven
I fall on my knees cause now.
REFRAIN
It's time to pray.
Take this sorrowful cup far away from me now.
I'd wish to stay.
But your will shall be done.
It's time to pray.
Take this sorrowful cup far away from me now.
I'd wish to stay.
But your will shall be done.
It's time to pray.
Take this sorrowful cup far away from me now.
I'd wish to stay.
But your will shall be done.
It's time to pray.
Take this sorrowful cup far away from me now.
I'd wish to stay.
But your will shall be done.
12. Betrayal
The priests and the leaders came together.
Making a plot against him.
He agitates against all of our rules.
His life is not worth a damn - right now.
When they sat together a girl came to them
pouring an ointment on him.
Disciples were upset he said to them 'Calm down'
You gonna catch it.
BRIDGE
Take bread, take wine.
Bless it, share it out.
It's my body given for your sins.
For your sins.
REFRAIN
My time has come - wish it would not.
I feel so cold - my death is near.
Never want to drink this sorrowful cup.
My heart is low - on this midnight hour.
I'll be alone - I'm frightened to death.
Yet not what I want but your will be done.
What will you give me if I betray him?
He is a thorn in my flesh.
You will get Silverterium from us.
You hand him over to us - come on.
On their last supper Ratis said to them.
I wanna tell you the truth.
I know that one of you will betray me.
I'm gonna take it.
BRIDGE
Take bread, take wine.
Bless it, share it out.
It's my body given for your sins.
For your sins.
REFRAIN
My time has come - wish it would not.
I feel so cold - my death is near.
Never want to drink this sorrowful cup.
My heart is low - on this midnight hour.
I'll be alone - I'm frightened to death.
Yet not what I want but your will be done.
BRIDGE II
Spirit is willing.
But flesh is so weak.
Sleep now take your rest.
They're waiting for me - right now.
BRIDGE
Take bread, take wine.
Bless it, share it out.
It's my body given for your sins.
For your sins.
REFRAIN
My time has come - wish it would not.
I feel so cold - my death is near.
Never want to drink this sorrowful cup.
My heart is low - on this midnight hour.
I'll be alone - I'm frightened to death.
Yet not what I want but your will be done.
My time has come - wish it would not.
I feel so cold - my death is near.
Never want to drink this sorrowful cup.
My heart is low - on this midnight hour.
I'll be alone - I'm frightened to death.
Yet not what I want but your will be done.
13. Way to the Stars
They are searching for a reason to put him in the mine.
And this will be death warrant, they wanted it all the time.
And the court won't fail, and Creators son won't speak.
They really be hard on him, he has to take the blame.
Don't know that this was written, ask have you got no shame.
Now the time has come,
and the final curtain falls.
BRIDGE
Ashes to ashes and dust on the land.
And the fire is fading away.
REFRAIN
on the way to the stars,
I won't hide and I will fall.
And the men in the darkness,
become children of the light.
Looking on the Terium he got for his betray.
He feels a hand grabs for him, and sudden strikes from hell.
He makes up his mind. There is no turning back.
His ship is taking off now he never will return.
He knows there's no remission - no one can take his blame.
So the Terium
won't let him live no more.
REFRAIN
on the way to the stars,
I won't hide and I will fall.
And the men in the darkness,
become children of the light.
BRIDGE II
Lying in the darkness,
and his breath slowly fading away.
Deep in the mines his life is ending,
and the grim reaper takes him way.
Black so black - the rays of light won't shine no more.
All alone - the fear inundates all men.
End of all - is this the very end of all?
Death won't win - The grave can't hold Ratis down.
BRIDGE
Ashes to ashes and dust on the land.
And the fire is fading away.
REFRAIN
on the way to the stars,
I won't hide and I will fall.
And the men in the darkness,
become children of the light.
on the way to the stars,
I won't hide and I will fall.
And the men in the darkness,
become children of the light.
14. Innocence
INNOCENCE
I'm standing here before his grave.
To watch no one comes close to him.
The night is cold and I'm alone.
I'm not the man I used to be.
BRIDGE
Shining through, break a hole in the night.
And a prayer in my heart.
REFRAIN
See it clear - innocence.
What had this man to die for?
I believe - He's the one.
Fall on my knees feel my sin.
A silent tear runs down my cheek.
I still live on but he is dead.
I wish I could turn back the time.
And talk to him confess my sins.
BRIDGE
Shining through, break a hole in the night.
And a prayer in my heart.
REFRAIN
See it clear - innocence.
What had this man to die for?
I believe - He's the one.
Fall on my knees feel my sin.
BRIDGE II
Why are you standing here?
What are you waiting for?
He is no longer here.
Rise from the death.
REFRAIN
See it clear - innocence.
What had this man to die for?
I believe - He's the one.
Fall on my knees feel my sin.
I'm on my knees tears in my eyes
Cause I feel you touched me deep in my soul.
15. New Era
None on the roads. No one is out there.
Rioda's like dead. Completely deserted.
Two women only. Searching for comfort.
Where is the saviour why had he to die just why, tell me why.
Men sitting there. Seemed to be waiting.
Like angels they are. Speaking to women.
He is not here. Why do you seek him
between the dead. Already risen by now.
REFRAIN
As the prophets said.
Would be put to death.
But he'll rise again.
He's the saviour of all.
End the reign of death.
Reject Terium.
Returns glorious.
Lay the foundations for the new era.
Disciples are down. No one could cheer up.
Three days he is dead. Only mistake?
He comes to them. Standing among them.
Giving them hope. Cause they will paving the way for new era
REFRAIN
As the prophets said.
Would be put to death.
But he'll rise again.
He's the saviour of all.
End the reign of death.
Reject Terium.
Returns glorious.
Lay the foundations for the new era.
BRIDGE
Slowly they grasp things they've heard times be