The Lantern

by The Rolling Stones

From the album: Their Satanic Majesties Request

Track 7 of 20 on Their Satanic Majesties Request (1967).

Duration: 4:23

Their Satanic Majesties Request cover art

Lyrics for The Lantern

We, in our present life Knew that the stars were right. That if you are the first to go You'll leave a sign to let me know Tell me so. Please, carry the Lantern lights. You crossed the sea of night Free from the spell of fright Your cloak it is a spirit shroud. You'll wake me in my sleeping hours Like a cloud. So, please, carry the Lantern high. Me, in my sorry plight You waiting ev'ry night. My face it turns a deathly pale You're talking to me, through your veil I hear you wail. So, please carry the Lantern light. The servants sleep The door's are barred. You hear the stopping of my heart-we never part. So, please carry the Lantern high.

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