O Death - Lyrics - Faun Fables

Faun Fables is an American band from Oakland, California. Faun Fables is a concept and vehicle for Dawn McCarthy, who was inspired to write the original material while traveling after leaving the New York City music scene in 1997. Faun Fables also covers 20th century compositions by other song writers and traditional folk songs. The music on the first album is entirely by McCarthy, as are all lyrics and most of the music on Mother Twilight. All albums except for the first are collaborations with Nils Frykdahl, inspired by McCarthy's previous work and "Dawn the Faun" stage persona.

O death, o death Can you spare me over till another year O death, o death Please spare me over till another year O death, someone would pray Could you call some other day? The children prayed, the preacher prayed Time and mercy are out of reach "I'l fix your feet so you can't walk Lock your jaw so you can't talk Close your eyes so you can't see This very air comes over with me Death I come to take the soul Leave the body and leave it cold To drop the flesh off of the frame The earth and worm both have a claim" O death, o death Can you spare me over till another year O death, o death Please spare me over till another year My mother comes to my bed Placed a cold towel upon my head My head is warm my feet are cold Death is moving upon my soul O death, how you're treating me You close my eyes so I can't see You hurt my body, you make me cold You move my life right out of my hand O death, o death Can you spare me over till another year O death, o death Please spare me over till another year O death, consider my age Please don't take me at this stage My wealth is all at your command If you would move your icy hand "O the young, the rich or poor Are all alike to me you know No wealth, no land, no silver, no gold Nothing will satisfy but your soul" But o death, o death Can you spare me over till another year O death, o death Please spare me over till another year