Standing at the Sanzu River, Shinigami lie in wait
Aiding wandering, bewildered souls, ferrying to shores of Higan
At the culmination of the journey, Yama abides for you
Rod of Remorse in her right hand, cleansed crystal mirror in the left
So, you partake in earthly pleasures? Judgment Harbinger, I plead for mercy
Leading your life in such iniquity
This rod of mine is growing heavy I promise I will lead my life correctly
Reincarnation is no longer an option for you
My mirror reflects your true nature Prostrating before you, the almighty
You're unable to lie about your evil
No matter how hard you grovel to me Spare me of this judgment, I beseech thee
Your fate is decided, and you shall now be sent down to Hell
Immoral filth cannot not be spared
As they soil the ground of Higan
With the weight of your sins behind it
You'll be beaten and broken with this rod (x2)
Not a single soul has passed through her judgment without castigation
The width of the Sanzu is merely foreshadowing your final fate
Unclear line between good and evil is made visible by the Yama's skill
Unbiased, but her words are cold, No appeals when your destiny's been told
So, you partake in earthly pleasures? Judgment Harbinger, I plead for mercy
Leading your life in such iniquity
This rod of mine is growing heavy I promise I will lead my life correctly
Reincarnation is no longer an option for you
My mirror reflects your true nature Prostrating before you, the almighty
You're unable to lie about your evil
No matter how hard you grovel to me Spare me of this judgment, I beseech thee
Your fate is decided, and you shall now be sent down to
Fires of Enma consume wicked spirits in Hell
Or isolation and gray in the Netherworld
The lights of the sun or heaven are in obscurity
Perhaps you'll ascend with the gods in the next life
Ethereal punishment (x4)
So, you partake in earthly pleasures? Judgment Harbinger, I plead for mercy
Leading your life in such iniquity
This rod of mine is growing heavy I promise I will lead my life correctly
Reincarnation is no longer an option for you
My mirror reflects your true nature Prostrating before you, the almighty
You're unable to lie about your evil
No matter how hard you grovel to me Spare me of this judgment, I beseech thee
Your fate is decided, and you shall now be sent down to Hell
credits
from Tales of Eastern Slaughterland,
released December 25, 2015
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