[[INTRO: Upright bass and sparse instrumentation establish a moody jazz-noir atmosphere]] [[VERSE 1: Vocal enters softly, introducing the mysterious narrative]] Look out the window. The snow is falling. Vespertine hush hides unbridled intensity. Please don't fret, even though demons are calling. You know I can't stop this vicious propensity. [[VERSE 2: Additional instrumental textures deepen. Vocal remains restrained, understated, smoky, small, subtle, smoky, without dramatic builds]] “Bloodlust” is such an ugly term; for me it’s simple thirst For a thing you mortals just can’t understand. You survive on water; for me, the elixir of life comes first It’s a barbaric thing even I can’t comprehend. [[CHORUS: Slight melodic expansion while maintaining restraint. vocal remains calm, smoky, small, subdued, understated, quiet without dramatic builds]] This snow is not the end, the end of the world But for one solitary soul, Death stops for thee. The monsters within me are starting to unfurl God forgive us for the one who falls before me. Graceless frost quiets the cobblestones Capping them with stoic white Careless snow covers the cobblestones As I step silently into the night [[VERSE 3: Maintain restraint without dramatic builds. Vocal remains calm, quiet, introspective, understated, small, restrained, subdued, mournful]] Darling, I know you’re here because of your undying love Lovers have been loving monsters since the dawn of time But this bloody season is nothing you ever dreamed of Pray to your God until you hear the church bells chime. [[CHORUS: Slight melodic expansion while maintaining restraint. Vocal remains calm, quiet, understated, introspective, small, restrained, subdued, mournful]] This snow is not the end, but the start of something foul For one lonely soul, Death will stop for thee. The monsters within me start to fidget and growl God forgive us for the one who breaks before me. Relentless frost quiets the cobblestones Frozen like waves of statuary white Ruthless snow deafens the cobblestones I wear shadows like camouflage tonight [[BRIDGE: Saxophone/brass and atmospheric accompaniment take focus; Vocal remains calm, quiet, understated, introspective, small, restrained, subdued, mournful]] This snow is not the end of the world At least not for most, that is true Until the one night when it will be True for someone; I hope it’s not you. This snow is not the end of the world Except for one of you, for one of you And when that night comes to pass Death becomes an unstoppable truth. [[FINAL CHORUS/OUTRO: Maintain sense of calm, subtlety, dread, restraint, calm, mournfulness; lingering instrumental fade with bass and atmospheric textures. Vocal remains calm, quiet, introspective, small, restrained, subdued, mournful]] When Winter comes, Spring can’t be far behind. Once again, the world will breathe a sigh of relief But until then, the monsters still writhe within me As the snow makes me a more capable thief I beg you to keep looking over your shoulder Even you, my beloved crowning jewel Cobblestones transform into a field of white I transmogrify; I am thirsty and cruel. Nocturnal and cruel, I personify your fright I can do nothing but fly out into the night. Swallowed by the night The indestructible night God, forgive me for the monster I am. What I am cannot be forgiven.
