How deep this river can be Filled up with tears of men I know you bleed for me I have to take the step over the edge Next in line to dance with death Pray for me - I'm not a believer Time is defined for all of us We all bow down to the reaper Train of thoughts ends up black Giving rise to confusion and fear Send me to hell - I will come back I'll find a way back home I keep the flame When my soul is searching the sun I'll stay out of the rain When my soul is searching the sun I keep the flame Dreaming of standing in the sun Waking up in the night in sweat What have I done to deserve all this? Is this the price I have to pay and for what? Yes, I know! Life's not a dance on roses Sometimes so cruel Unmerciful It beats you down But I will keep the flame When my soul is searching the sun I'll stay out of the rain When my soul is searching the sun I keep the flame When my soul is searching the sun I'll stay out of the rain When my soul is searching the sun I keep the flame Take my hand and pull me back If I'll vanish to shadows Take my hand - reach into the black Reach into the black I know you're there for me if I'm about to fall Holding a hand on my shoulder if I can't stand tall The snake slithers around my spine to end this all It's death in the core in a different form But this is my fight My fate but not my destiny Please, stay close to me to drag me out from the dark I know, I'm not alone if I fall apart I'll keep the flame I'll keep the flame