Arch / Matheos - Incense and Myrrh (Lyrics)

The final track on 'Sympathetic Resonance'

Lyrics:
I heard the angels cry in vain
I guess they knew it was time
Time for you to join them
The words are lost in silence
There's nothing they can do or say to will
Heaven awaits as eyes lie so very still
The hands of time could never fill
The void left so suddenly behind by you

Love lies bleeding
It's sad to know your diamond eyes
They won't shine upon us anymore
Weeping willows your name engraved
Though seasons change it still remains
Eternal winter will not wane
Through the cold November rain
I will watch over you

Incense and myrrh
Silken red mahogany
Beautifully disfigured
The scents of orchids fill the air
Incense and myrrh
A candle's flame unwavering
A choir of the angels, places of so high they sing
Tears rain down, down on me

Solo: Matheos
Solo: Aresti

Incense and myrrh
Herein lies a mystery
A cradle filled with wonder
Transcends to fatal tragedy
Incense and myrrh
A vacant room, a diary
Memoirs through the eyes of a child
And the keeper's broken promises of sanctuary
Shelter me, carry me, pray for me
Then will you scatter me in to the stain glass sky
Halo of empathy, shine on me
Bleed for the inner child, like the wild rose, it has wilted away
The candle fades as a part of me has died
Tears rain down, down on me.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• arch
• matheos
• metal
• prog
• fates warning
• Power
• Heavy Metal Music

[dobo666]

I've never uploaded a video before but it was such a crime that a song as beautiful as this was not on Youtube.

[TurboThrash]

Album of the fucking year. And this song is amazing.

[camer138]

@camer138 well.. I swear I didn't read that everyone else described it as "breathtaking" before I just did just now..

[camer138]

Yep. I'll agree with everyone that this is the album of 2011, and this is the song of 2011 as well. breathtaking!

[Bernsong]

Amazing song,amazing performance form Arch and Amazing song writting from Matheos and the others.

[Liscom]

What a fucking amazing vocal performance by Arch. Like he stepped right out of a time machine - love it!

[Colbystrns]

this is my favorite song on the album, simply breathtaking. Album of the Year 2011! \m/

[ozratygollum11]

best song of 2011, always leaves me breathless for 5 minutes and 23 seconds...

[roblunte]

Arch is a Prog. classic... Keep going John, you need to be heard. Truly unique.

[Gregivy364]

Great song...evokes a lot of emotion.....John Arch said this song is about the death of your inner child......

[ctmikeg123]

Arch's voice gives me goosebumps.... wow

[GreyAutumns]

Sheer greatness... Words are sometimes simply not enough.