Holy Shadows - Lyrics - Edguy

Edguy was founded in 1992 by 14-year-old students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch and Dirk Sauer. The name "Edguy" was an affectionate epithet for their math teacher at the time. In 1994, the band released two demos, Evil Minded and Children of Steel. These tapes were sent to many record labels, all of whom rejected the band, believing they would be unsuccessful in the music business. Undeterred, they self released their âunofficialâ debut album, Savage Poetry, in 1995. They signed with AFM Records shortly after, who offered to re-release Savage Poetry with more widespread distribution. The band rejected this proposal in favour of recording a new album, Kingdom of Madness, which was released in 1997, but drummer Dominik Storch left the band shortly after. 1998 saw the release of their second album, Vain Glory Opera, with friend Frank Lindenthal filling in on drums. This album helped expose Edguy to a wider audience, thanks in part to guest appearances from Timo Tolkki and Hansi KÃ¼rsch . The band was joined by new drummer Felix Bohnke and bassist Tobias âEggiâ Exxel later that year, allowing Tobias Sammet to solely focus on vocals .

You're a child of an old illusion Can't you hear it cry? You live your life to the exclusion Of what they call a lie The touch of evil it is getting stronger You'd better hide in the daylight Or you won't stand the temptation no longer And you will ask if your way is right Do not ask the preacher why All your fears keep it alive Waiting for the end of time Holy shadows, always follow Holy chains on holy shadows When you are eve then I am temptation I am the words you're not allowed to say The animal of their revelation 'Cause I can take your fears away They make you blind and they want you to follow "Free love is sin! Desire's slavery!" My wicked kiss on your *** lips Will be a pleasant way you'll see it Do not ask the preacher why All your fears keep it alive Waiting for the end of time Holy shadows, always follow Holy chains on holy shadows Let's get down on the floor You'll be screaming for more When out bodies collide I'll make you feel alright Never give in when they call it sin! Waiting for the end of time Holy shadows, always follow Holy chains on holy shadows Holy shadows, always follow Holy chains on holy shadows Holy shadows, always follow Holy chains on holy shadows (...father, forgive her for giving in to her ***, for being not able to stand the temptation...and for enjoying it!...)