Distant Drum

 

Alone in the dark
  she was swallowed by the night
Standing on the edge
  she lost the will to fight
Shackled and bound
  they led her away
Lying in her cell
  she lost the faith to pray

Hallelujah
  sound of a distant drum
Hallelujah
  pray for the morning sun

Arise all ye soldiers
  for the princess who fell
Rage against the night
  storm the gates of hell
For there is a prize
  that justifies the fight
There is sword
  which awakens the light

Hallelujah
  sound of a distant drum
Hallelujah
  the battle has begun

Where will she go
  now that freedom has been found
How do you gather
  the ashes from the ground
Starting down the road
  she's been gifted by fate
The faces of angels
  she's destined to paint

Hallelujah
  sound of a distant drum
Hallelujah
  let the victory bell be rung

©2000 Phil Cohen