Just Before the Silence Lyrics

To Maria do Espirito Santo and José Claudio Ribeiro

The day has finally come
Give me air, I need some…
This letter in my hand
I’m staring at my land
With tears in my eyes

Take…my…life…
Take my life!
I have no regrets for the things that I’ve done
But their minds are on the run
Now my body’s caught in this strange vibration
I need a salvation
Right now!
My friends, I need you!

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Time knows the score – and plays with my nerves
I can’t speak no more – losing all my verve
Oh damn!
My breath is short – I really need your support
Sing with me!
My breath is short – I really need your support
Sing with me! Sing with me!

My mind is upside down
I am feeling very down
(I) Fear the banknote and the gun
And the burn of the sun

She said:
“I know I’m gonna die
I’ll watch you from the sky
Now stand up and be strong!
Write and complete my song”

I have no regrets for the things that
I’ve done (Salvation)
But their minds are on the run (Damnation)
Now my body’s caught in this strange vibration (Madness calls)

I need a salvation
Right now!
My friends, I need you!

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My nerves can be seen by all
My heart can be heard by all

It’s louder and louder
It’s not me any longer

Is it my turn?

Ahhhhhhhhhh – Wasting our time
Ahhhhhhhhhh – Wasting our time

The speaker says….
On this morning
Another one
Has been found dead on the high street
A leaf has been left upon his mouth like warning… a threat.
If you’re on my way… on the highway…
You’re gonna die!!!!!

When will it happen?
I can feel a presence.

I say I’m not worried at all…
But I’m anxious…so anxious…

Don’t leave me alone!
Come with me and…
Wash away the sweat from my temples
Oh! Stay with me! – Stay with me!
Take a seat and wait with me a little
Oh! Stay with me! – Stay with me!

Everybody lives it differently, that’s my way.
Sing with me! – Sing with me!
Please help me to face my very last days,
Oh please: Oh! Sing with me! – Sing with me! Sing!!!

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