House of Usher

Son coeur es tun luth suspendu; Sitôt qu’on le touche il résonne.

Submitted by Corpse Defiler — Apr 26, 2025

Low hanging clouds conceal the sky – feel an eerie breeze Sinister shades will come alive – in the ghastly trees Vacant dark eyes staring in fear – through the window frame Mysterious tales surround the estate – Usher is the name What do you expect? What do you expect in here? What you do expect will be exactly what you get! In the house you can hear the echoes In the house you can hear the echoes disappear Eroded old stones and broken glass – signs of the decay Shadowy fancies walk abroad – in the shades of grey A desolate house with the old walls – thrilling atmosphere Every step, every breath – forces up the fear Come enter herein Come enter inside the walls Come enter herein and cross the point of no return In the house you can hear the echoes In the house you can hear the echoes disappear In the house you can see the shadows In the house you can see the shadows flying by From ancient times It is alive It rules your mind It captivates! Please save the lonesome soul that cries for help Enter the house!

Submitted by NecroGod — Apr 26, 2025

Do you hope for the new day? Predetermined is your way! No self-control But self-destruction Are you actually blind Are you losing your mind Are you straying? Are you playing a role Are you losing control Are you caught in your fate? Follow the future uncertainty wins Follow the future your insecure life begins Follow the future (it’s) deciding for you Follow the future the prophecy will become true! Are you hoping to evade? Do you trust in your own fate? No self-esteem But self-delusion What is right, what is wrong What is weak, what is strong Just a feeling What is black, what is white What is day, what is night For the truth won’t prevail! You can run but look behind you You can run but not escape

Submitted by Infernal Flame — Apr 26, 2025

Who knows my everlasting sin? Who knows the burden deep within? All the years imprisoned by the ancient legacy All the years of mental deprivation Where is the way into salvation? I’m out of my control When the shadows appear All the light will be fading away I’m out of my control It’s a dangerous game And uncertain who carries the day Who knows my secret that I bear? Who knows the terrible affair? Centuries of fear about the gradual disease Centuries of full degeneration Is there a way into salvation?

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Apr 26, 2025

Pleasures of life drifted to sorrow Sorrow has torn me apart Yesterday’s gone, where is tomorrow Tomorrow is never to come But there’s a light deep in the darkness Far and yet so near Shining for me Hopeful and clear Now I can already see the end of my way The final journey is closer, just one step away In the end I feel relieved There is much that I have achieved But for you , I fear … Long was my way, painful and lonely Lonely for most of my time Shattered my dreams, even the only The only dream I ever had Is this the end, end of my lifetime? End of all the pain? Life is in flow I can’t retain

If you awake straight from your nightmares Would you find back to sleep? If you look round with every footstep Then you are mad indeed! I am a servant I’m a slave I am addicted to Fear! Fear of the light Fear of the darkness You cannot escape your fear! Fear of the past Fear of the future I constantly live in fear! If you are locked inside of your chamber Would you unclose the door? If you run scared with every whisper You’re lost forever more There is no hope There’s no resort There is just endless Fear of the truth Fear of the unknown Just face up to your primal fear! Fear of the ghosts Fear of the demons I’m fading away in fear!

Submitted by Finntroll — Apr 26, 2025

You are my light in all the dark You are my guide through all the dangers Losing you is like losing my direction Losing us is like losing our mind A lasting pain An olden bane Forbidden love is our feeling! A secret game A crying shame Forbidden love is our healing! When they tear us apart We believe in our heart And we keep the forbidden love! You are my eyes when I am blind You are the skies when I am flying Giving up is like giving up the future Giving up is like giving up our life Deep down inside I know the end is coming near Deep down inside I know there’s nothing left to fear A lasting pain An olden bane Forbidden love is our feeling! A secret game A crying shame Forbidden love is our healing! Nothing tears us apart We are strong in our heart And we keep the forbidden love!

A radiant palace Where angels exist Lies deep in the valleys Of thoughts it consists What floating and flying The heavens did flow And all the thoughts were dying A long time ago But the times have changed In the end all is gone Of the king’s golden glory What is left is a dream And an unknown old story All the angels cry But the tears won’t dry They all laugh – but smile no more If wanderers attended They once could have seen Majestic and splendid: The king and his queen The angels’ sweet voices Could heavenly sing At them he rejoices Their glorious king But the times have changed But evil ghosts and demons Assailed the palace over and over again

Submitted by Corpse Grinder — Apr 26, 2025

This cannot be the last goodbye Why don’t we get a second try? All of your tears I won’t forget All of the words unspoken I regret When will we meet again? When will we go insane? Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder Und rufen dir im Grabe zu: Ruhe sanfte! Sanfte Ruh! All I can do is close my eyes Hoping one day you will arise But in the end I have to see Life will become a slipping memory I cannot even cry! We cannot even die! In tears I call you: Rest in peace! Live the life that I have missed Fulfill my dreams; don’t shed a tear over me! Deep inside we all have died We realize the truth when it’s much too late!

Submitted by SerpentEve — Apr 26, 2025

Silence, haunting silence That surrounds me That surrounds my mind Darkness, dreary darkness That pervades me That pervades my head Can you forgive me for what I have done? Don’t you see clearly what I have become? I’m buried alive – my mind is clear! I’m buried alive – where is salvation? I’m buried alive – the end is near! I’m buried alive – in isolation! Buried alive! Crying, endless crying That degrades me That degrades my way Freedom, stolen freedom That deprives me That deprives my life Don’t try to stop me – accept your own fate! Crying for mercy is really too late! So much worse than all the darkness surrounding me Is the darkness in the heart! Buried alive! I’m buried alive – I will revive! I’m buried alive – I will betray you? I’m buried alive – I will survive! I’m buried alive – just to repay you! Buried alive!

Submitted by VladTheImpaler666 — Apr 26, 2025

I awoke from my sleep; sleep of mercy I heard it in the deep; deep inside me Either the day or night; night of madness What brings the truth to light; light my sadness But when my fears subdue me But when your fears engulf thee But when the fears are slowly breaking through the dreadful tomb Can you hear the demons – screaming deep out of my soul tonight Can you hear the demons – they were hiding too long inside Can you hear the demons – they are really laughing in my face Can you hear the demons – feel their final deadly embrace I’m lost here in my dreams; dreams of horror I heard a million screams; screams of sorrow I feel a lurking doubt; doubt of treason When does the truth break out; out of reason But when my deeds subdue me But when your deeds engulf thee But when the deeds are slowly gaining on your desperate soul

Submitted by VladTheImpaler666 — Apr 26, 2025

Awakened from the dead Dressed in bloody red Thus she stands before him When you will arise The dream won’t disguise You’re losing your mind You’re utterly blind This is the fall of the house and its generation Fall of the house into desolation This is the end of all! This is the fall of the house with its violation Fall of the house in complete damnation This is the end of all! This is the fall! A wild destructive light Cracks the fissure wide Breaking down the mansion Be wary, be smart Your world falls apart Beware of the fate Before it’s too late What remains is just a fading memory Disappearing constantly

Submitted by MetalElf — Apr 26, 2025

Why are you so blue? I’m waiting for you We are meant to be If I could only see I always will shine Just give me one sign Now look at the sky I wish that I could fly Light in the darkness – protect me and guide me Light in the darkness – is shining so brightly Light in the darkness – why can I not hold you? Light in the darkness – is not what it seems to be! Illusively near I wish you were here Defenseless you are So near and yet so far We live just to fall I’m feeling so small It’s all in your mind I was completely blind We flew above the endless firmament We travelled from the stars to rainbow’s end I gave you all my light and now it’s gone Light in the darkness – protect me and guide me Light in the darkness – is shining so brightly Light in the darkness – why can I not hold you? Light in the darkness – is only a falling star!

Submitted by Lake of Tears — Apr 26, 2025

No word, no glance Just the silence tells the truth: You left for good No second chance But the voices in your head – they understood So hear what they said so many times. Open your eyes And realize The world around is just a dream Return to mind And leave behind The darkness of your haunted soul Open your eyes Inside your dream You are caught without a touch of confidence A silent scream Cannot break away the walls of ignorance You lost the control of your own mind The demons in you they won’t guide you They will deceive! I hear your call I can’t reply (to) you Don’t let me fall I will rely (on) you

Submitted by The Void — Apr 26, 2025

Long and painful was the road Predetermined was my fate No one stopped me in my tracks Neither human nor a gate Just a shadow of yourself Are you proud (of) what you became? Much is lost and much is gone On the avenue to fame Crossing the border Losing the order Loss of perception Breaking the truth away Ethelred – slayeth the dragon herein Ethelred – conqueror he hath bin I am proud of all my deeds I have nothing to regret Never hesitate or doubt No forgive and no forget! On your long and bloody road Did you reach your final goal? Whether hero or a wretch We just play a given role Crossing the border Losing the order Loss of perception Breaking the truth away Ethelred – slayeth the dragon inside Ethelred – falling for dangerous pride Ethelred – slayeth the dragon in you Ethelred – doing what no one will do

Submitted by Nargaroth — Apr 26, 2025