In The Arms of the Goddess

Music and original lyrics by Sarah McLachlan © 1997
"Paganized" and filked by Lady Althea Elderberry, Samhain 2000
(To the tune of "Angel")


Spend all your time waiting for that second chance
For a break that would make it okay
There's always some reason to feel not good enough
And it's hard at the end of the day.
I need some distraction, Oh beautiful release
Let teardrops fall like the rains
And make me empty, oh and weightless, then maybe
I'll find some peace again

In the arms of the Goddess
fly away from here
To the freedom, sweet reunion
With those that you held dear.
You were pulled from this lifetime
In which I knew and once loved thee
In the arms of the Goddess
May you find some comfort here.

West away in the Summerlands
If ever you should wish
Wish that you could come back
A candle at Samhain
When the veil gets so thin
Would be almost like havin' you back
I can't escape the sorrow
Your loss left in my mind
Yeah, it's easier to believe
In this sweet madness, Oh this glorious sadness
Brings me to my knees

In the arms of the Goddess
fly away from here
To freedom, sweet reunion
With those that you held dear
You were pulled from this lifetime
In which I knew and once loved thee
You're in the arms of the Goddess
May you find some comfort here
Yeah in the arms of Our Lady
May we all find some comfort there.


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