"As Death Embraces" is a song by British progressive metal band Haken. It is the seventh song from the band's third album, The Mountain.
Basis
"As Death Embraces" likely acts as an ending to the first half of "Falling Back to Earth", with the protagonist's actions being observed and pondered by others.
Production
"As Death Embraces" was written entirely by Diego Tejeida.
Lyrics
| "As Death Embraces" lyrics [Click here] |
Forgive my daily sins
Seal them under my skin
For once I watched you fly
Leaving your wings behind
The path of fate has gone astray
The brightest skies have turned to grey
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Personnel
Haken
- Ross Jennings - vocals
- Richard Henshall - guitars, keyboards
- Charlie Griffiths - guitars
- Diego Tejeida - keyboards
- Thomas MacLean - bass
- Raymond Hearne - drums
Trivia
- The first line in the song is a reference to The Lord's Prayer, a prayer central to Christianity.
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| "As Death Embraces" |
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| Song by Haken |
| Album |
The Mountain |
| Genre |
Progressive Rock |
| Length |
3:13 |
| Live Plays |
32 (#27 [tied]) |
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