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A Tale Of Doom And Passion

from Thricefold by Goat Of Mendes

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    Our third album, released in January 2002 on the bands self-founded label "Mendes Music". Later distributed via Source Of Deluge Records and the first one recorded in a professional studio environment.

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lyrics

Returning weary from the barren planes
My throat went dry after a long days ride
Finally as the light of Dagda waned
I reached a small ford by the riverside

Standing knee-deep in the shallow stream
My eyes felt on a maiden gowned in red
Raven hair as dark as ebony
Instantly my heart was set ablaze
Like fire

All hail and blessed be
Great warrior of Lug
I watch your every step
Right from this place
When tomorrow will be gone
You shall return
And I will wipe the blood
Of battle from your face

By the warrior god
Will you tell me just
For what you wait here by this shallow ford?

I am the One who washes the blood
From the heads of the slain

I am the Crow, raven haired
Mistress of Death, Morrigan
I am the Crow, raven haired
Mistress of Death, Morrigan

Hearken my audience amidst the proud ring stones
For I shall tell a tale most gruesome to behold
You might call yourself warriors, fearless and bold
But the beings of the spirit realm are still held in awe
Even by the noblest of hearts
For at the pre-eve of battle some shall encounter
A maiden or withered crone
Kneeling beside a shallow stream
Its waters daubed in crimson
Freshly spilled blood
And for all those who meet her
Washing the battle-slain
Unevitably their doom's already spelled

Morning sun has set
The echoes of a battle
Sweet tunes of death
Caressing my ears
Thousands will fall
The harvest shall be great
Hear my call
Soon they will join with me

I am the Crow, raven haired
Mistress of Death, Morrigan

Severed heads, sunken eyes
This is what appeals to me
Severed heads, sunken eyes
This is what appeals to me

Beleaguered from all sides amidst the fray
I fought with valor and all warriors pride
But then the sharp blade of an enemy
Spilt my life-blood as it pierced my side

With the last view from my breaking eyes
I noticed delicate hands fondling me
The girl in red caressed my severed head
Forever I'll enjoy her company

Morrigan, the mistress of the dead
In love we're bound for all eternity

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from Thricefold, released January 22, 2002

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Goat Of Mendes NRW, Germany

Founded in 1994, this German band is probably one of the first in the scene to combine atmospheric Heavy Metal Music with lyrics inspired by Wiccan Paganism.
Over the past 24 years, GOM released six albums and one demo.
GOM always delivered their own unique style of Heavy Metal. Influenced by all styles of true Heavy Metal, be it classic HM, Thrash, Black, Death or Doom!
GOM is Wiccan Metal! ... more

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