[Instrumental intro] [Verse 1] I look into the dark, I can see the bright flares. Somewhere out in the steppe, a wildfire blares. I can see the bright flares and the bonfires gleam. This must mean that the beast is hiding near. I’ve been chasing his track through the winters and years. Now I found where he hides, in this wasteland of fears. Hear the howl down below, see the tears in his eyes. This must mean that the beast is paralyzed. [Pre-Chorus] I look into the dark, I can see the bright flares, This must mean that the beast is cornered right here. [Chorus] He is staying awake, for the pain is too high, Everything is ablaze, burning into the sky. And I know how it hurts in his chest, deep inside, As he walks with a rasp, and I know his grim cry. [Instrumental break] [Verse 2] In the dark I am circling, where laughter is loud, This must mean that the beast is finally down. I won't wait for the dawn, just to see him anew, Waking up from his dream, changing into a youth. I won't wait for the dawn, I have no strength to spare, Look up high at the star — it is yours now to share. Sparks are melting away, stars are lighting the track, I am flying and sad in this steppe cold and black. [Chorus] He is now fast asleep — for the pain is too sweet, Fires die, fires die, fading out in the heat. When the morning arrives with the last fading star, He will rise on his way, flying with me afar. [Instrumental break] [Bridge] When the morning arrived, all the night became still, With no danger ahead, moving over the hill. He was still fast asleep, when a shiver so slight Flashed inside of his chest, and the rain washed the night. [Break] [Instrumental interlude] [Final Chorus] He was still fast asleep, when the morning arose. He was still fast asleep, when the morning arose. He was still fast asleep, when the morning arose. He was still fast asleep, when the morning arose. He was still fast asleep, when the morning arose. He was still fast asleep, when the morning arose. [Instrumental outro] [End]
