Shadowland Lyrics

I have been to the shadowland
They heard the empty call
Of hatred, anorexia
Misery and alcohol
By their hearths I warmed myself
To escape from the winter years
Until I saw in the window,
Myself crying fire coloured tears

Love, the only alchemy
Love, the killer of despair
Love, the patient samurai
Love, the armour angels wear

Love
And they turned away the prophet
Because she was young and full of longing
Instead they turned to the magistrate
Who was busy yawning

And they tried to sell me holy books
But I can see their eyes are wild
I caught them pouring shame and fear
Into the perfect vessel of a child
But love's the only alchemy
Love, the killer of despair
Love, the true nobility
Love, the armour angels wear

Love
Love will make your eyes clear

The order of the universe
The only reason we are here