Ghosts

Life goes back to sleep, all has to wait

All lies frozen in her hushed embrace

Wintertime whispers softly at my door, mm-mm

Within my self, the old traditions flow

From somewhere ancient

I do recall

A solemn state where

Everyone would join

In songs of solace

I sing for me while lighting candles, oh-oh-oh

I sing because my ancestors are cold

To chance upon long-forgotten things

If through the veil, someone's listening

I sing because this time of years has ghosts

I could sleep until her frost is spent

Dwell until the dawn of spring ascends

The winter hallows echo from long ago, oh

Within myself, the old traditions flow

From somewhere ancient

I do recall

A solemn state where

Everyone would join

In songs of solace

I sing for you while lighting candle, oh-oh-oh

I sing because your presence gives me hope

I'm giving in to festivities

If through the veil, someone's listening

I sing because this time of year has ghosts

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

I sing for all who still light candles, oh-oh-oh

I sing for those who have no voice or home

A hearth of songs that could warm us all

If through the veil, someone hears my call

I sing because this time of years has ghosts