torture 1629

Mercyful Fate

Anna... was praying to a God
She had betrayed, so they said
Some folk had seen her flying on a broom
All Hallows Eve, under the moon

The inquisitor had left her behind
Gone for a bite, food on his mind
The sun was slowly trying to hide
Behind a town so full of pride
A sight Anna would never see again

Torture in the name of Christ, confess, oh you witch
Torture in the name of Christ, you witch you... confess

Solo: Shermann

Sitting naked on the wooden horse
Weights to her legs, what a holy cross>
Her bloody hands tied to her back
Her golden hair burned to black

Thumbscrews they had used
To crush each tip of her fingers to a pulp
In the torture chamber, she couldn t feel much more
Of anything... anymore

Torture in the name of Christ, confess, oh you witch
Torture in the name of Christ, you witch you... confess

Satan s mark... had slipped away
They already searched her body twice today
And it was all in vain

Oh Anna here they come again
Off the horse, strapado for a friend
Up she goes, higher and higher
Anna s crying, screaming: Liars

Solo: Shermann-Wead

Confess, confess witch
Confess, before you die

Yes, yes, I am a witch, may Satan take you all

Solo: Wead

They dropped her from the ceiling
To a foot above the floor
Her ams and legs disjointed
Screams of pain... then finally no... more