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Woe to man.

For you have given "The Beast" power to rule over thee,

and you do not yet see the fools you have become.

For in this time, have I seen "The Beast" arise

and go forth, as a Destroyer!

(Book of Power; chapter III, verse IIX.

Interpreted, and paraphrased by M. Bishop)

My heart is hard like an iron fist

tightening its' grip all around you!

I'll slip into your mind like a hatpin,

and into your heart as a broadsword;

I want to make sure you feel it!

I'll poison your mind, eat you alive.

I'll satisfy you when, and if, I decide!

I'll fulfil your every dream,

and I'll be the one to pull your strings.

Welcome to the night!

The light is gone.

I've come again, you know who I am;

we've met before!

I'll slide into your life with a whisper,

and slice into your soul like a razor blade!

I'll come to you with "promises of light",

And then feed you to the Darkness; you haven't had enough!

Your strength is your weakness and you show it.

The tiger is just a lamb; you know that I know it!

So, welcome to the night.

I can see YOU, but you really can't see me.

You can share my little secret, but you can't have it all.

I'll fill you with desire; you'll be under my spell!

And in your search for Heaven, you've found a living Hell!

So, welcome to the night!

I know your pain and I hold the key to all your dreams;

I'm the Nightmare!

I'll slip into your bed discreetly,

and touch your flesh so sweetly,

you won't suspect a thing;

until I poison your mind, eat you alive.

I'll satisfy you when, and if, I decide!

I'll fulfil your every dream,

and I'm the one that's pulling your strings!

Welcome to the night!

You'll believe my lies;

I see it in your eyes.

You won't know the truth until you're mine!