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The Horror and the Glory

from Birth of the Apocalypse by Sympathy

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“Happiness lies in conquering one’s enemies, in driving them in front of oneself, in taking their property, in savouring their despair, in outraging their wives and daughters.” (Genghis Khan, 1210)

I have become war
I have become death

Tasting the blood of my foes
Caressing their battered forms
Relishing their utter defeat
An enemy who ceased to exist

Hearing the cries of the fallen
Taking the spoils of the dead
Savouring the scent of smoke
A victory earned in flesh

Mine now the mantle has become
Mine now the glories of war

I have become war
I have become death

The foes are gone now I reap my reward
It is paid in flesh and is earned by the sword

The foes are gone now I reap my reward
It is paid in flesh and is earned by the sword

Carrion fowl devour all my foes
Birds of the air consume your fill on this glorious night

Tasting the blood of my foes
Relishing their utter defeat
I have become war
I have become death

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from Birth of the Apocalypse, released May 1, 2009

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Sympathy Calgary, Alberta

Blackened Canadian technical death metal.

Nyk Edinger - Vocals

Derek From - Rhythm Guitars, Keys, Bass

Jeff Lewis - Rhythm Guitars and Lead Guitars

Jim Austin - Drums ... more

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