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Barnard

from The Bow's Rhythm by Ward Of Iron

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Based on an old English folk song, capturing the moment a man's life dissolves before his eyes.

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The heavy door creaked as I crept through
And I hoped for what I would see
But my fool's faith was deftly shattered
In the dull light of that familiar room

I tried to preserve whatever pride you left me
The path that one such as I must follow
So I stood eye to eye with him as equal
Even as I felt my chest cave in

But I stood in the candlelight with no fear
For I have been tested by greater trials
And even though I leveled the odds
I was the only one to walk away

The force of his life now wanes like the moon
And I had anticipated this fever to flee
But the ache in my chest now spreads to my bones
And grips my spirit in its vice

The first golden rays of morning now creep in
And illuminate the dust that falls upon his face
But his ashen lips of grey taunt me where he lies
In a smile that still holds your lingering touch

As I look away you know what I must ask
And my throat tries to close around the question
But even though he may be departed
You still with all conviction commit yourself

I would offer reprieve if you were by my side
But you pray still only for the fallen
The unbearable light of your love burns my eyes
So I extinguish it swiftly

I have no regrets, so send out the hounds
I faced him as equal, so raise up the gallows
I offered her forgiveness, so bring the hood for my head
I ask only that we are committed to the earth apart

I wonder how he likes his earthen bed
And how the worms like his feet?
Better still he'll like my lady gay
Who lies in unshakeable sleep

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from The Bow's Rhythm, released April 13, 2014

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Ward Of Iron England, UK

Ward Of Iron is a 3-piece band based in Ipswich, bringing together elements of post-punk, shoegaze & darkwave music. Dreamy guitars swirl over a backdrop of ethereal synth, gritty bass and driving drum machine rhythms to create a textured sound that feels fresh yet familiar; modern yet nostalgic. ... more

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