Off in the distance the church bell rings
And the raven spreads his wings
Shadows of steel fall silent in the gloom
One last full moon
The future is lost payment for the crime
There's no way out this time
No sound from the gallows
No sound from the shadows tall
Only silence till morning
Only silence till church bells toll
No sound from the gallows
You feel the cold of the stone below your feet
Now your sorrow is complete
Have your last meal, water and bread
As the last rites are read
A new dawn approaches, take your last breath
You are one step from death
No sound from the gallows
No sound from the shadows tall
Only silence till morning
Only silence till church bells toll
No sound from the gallows
Up to the steps mobs cheer you on
Who will cry when you're gone?
Bound hand and foot, the hood is in place
Pray for God's holy grace
Off in the distance hear the church bell ring
Now the angels will sing
No sound from the gallows
No sound from the shadows tall
Only silence till morning
Only silence till church bells toll
No sound from the gallows
What does this song mean to you?