Ascending high above the city
Past haze-filled mires down below
Two souls huddled in the darkness
Seeking out a world unknown
Far from prying eyes
Let’s shed this disguise
Live between the lines
Distort space and time
Break free from the asylum
Enter the maze of truth
Let’s bend the rules required
And rise above the ruse
Sweet and warm surrender
With nothing more to prove
I had to lose my mind to find you
Relinquish fear and apprehension
Let's fall to pieces here tonight
Scorn those who laugh at our endeavor
We won’t go down without a fight
Blood like chains unseen
Stretched across the sea
Crimson neon dreams
Lust like mercury
Break free from the asylum
Enter the maze of truth
Let’s bend the rules required
And rise above the ruse
Sweet and warm surrender
With nothing more to prove
I had to lose my mind to find you
Sneak away
Between the space of speculation
Outstretched hands and hearts
Embrace, become transcendent
Leaden arrows rain down on the doubtful
Our love withstands
I never cared about symphonic metal at all. I do very much care about folk as well as progressive metal, and so I couldn't resist after reading the third exceptional AMG review for Wilderun in a row. 'Sleep...' has been on my radar for quite some time, being graced by one of the most beckoning cover arts I have ever seen. The band more than lives up to its reputation, composing great musical pieces from start to finish. I absolutely love the multitude of influences being put together here. David Fischer
When it comes to the "atmosphere" in "atmospheric black metal", this release probably succeeds the most in making me feel like i exist within this universe of music. domfabio