The voice of water wakens me
a tale of sorrow told
let me to its breathing listen
and in my heart its pain behold
as i leave i'll often turn
makes me think it's not in vain
unearthly singing guides my way
sweet desolation where i'll stay

Into some wond'rous worlds i'll go
and hide this pain you'll never know
predestin'd path, i folllow thee
keep their truth away from me

I turn to you, my dear bereaved
and innocence is called away
let me, for one moment please
find freedom, no more freedoms shade
this is what you all desire
life is here to onc expire
breathe a prayer into the night
to frighten death as he frightens light