And Darkness Takes Over

To the west, look o’,

The end of the sun’s reign.

And darkness takes over…

Birds of light all gather

Their shelter they seek

And darkness takes over…

Men scramble to homes

Their love is so eager.

And darkness takes over…

That faraway hooting of owls

Then the forest sounds.

And darkness takes over…

Somewhere in a village

A lantern breathes its last

And darkness takes over…

A long lost love returns

And that old man sleeps

Gratified for his life

And darkness takes over…

Forever…forever…forever…