Lyrics Alone in Death's Shadow - Skyclad

Carnal gladiators lie restless awaiting the dawn
Slaves to their passion, so eager its will to perform
They wrestle the double backed beast, face their foe hand to hand
The arena was life but alone in death's shadow they stand

You brand the social leper
Then spare no second thought
Too scared to give this kiss of life
"Come rise my son and walk"

On these streets of damnation the destitute huddle once more
Can we pass them by just like all who have been there before?
Are you so cold and heartless you can feel no shame
That we allow a human life to become a death in vein?

A fear that's bred of ignorance
Perpetuates the lie
Well there but for the mercy
And the grace of God go I

(Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
I will fear no evil for Thou art with me
By knowledge, myself comes with me
Surely deceased suffering shall follow me all the days of my life
Where I would dwell in their arms, safe forever and ever and ever)

Prisoners in a sterile vacuum
Hearts that feel but dare not touch
The freak show in this callous circus
On parade so all may look
Those who gaze upon the outcasts
To taste how bitter life can be
Can't comprehend the pain you feel
Their blinkered eyes will never see