Shepherd of Fire

Avenged Sevenfold

Lets take a moment and break the ice
So my intentions are known
See I pity in watching you suffer
I know the feeling of feeling of being damned alone
I got a storybook of my own

Don't you see I am your pride
Agent of wealth
Bearer of needs
And you know it's right
I am your war
Arming the strong
Aiding the weak
Know me by name
Shepherd of fire

Well I can promise you paradise
No need to serve on your knees
And when you're lost in the darkest of hours
Take a moment and tell me who you see
Won't tell ya who not to be

Now you know I am your pride
Agent of wealth
Bearer of needs
And you know it's right
I am your war
Arming the strong
Aiding the weak
Know me by name
Shepherd of fire

Disciple of the cross and champion in suffering
Immerse yourself into the kingdom of redemption
Pardon your mind through the chains of the divine
Make way, the shepherd of fire

Through the ages of time
I've been known for my hate
But I'm a dealer of simple choices
For me it's never too late

I am your pride
Agent of wealth
Bearer of needs
And you know it's right
'Cause I am your war
Arming the strong
Aiding the weak

I am your wrath
I am your guilt
I am your lust
And you know it's right
I am your love
I am your stall
I am your trust

Know me by name
Shepherd of fire


Lyrics submitted by Bskiffington, edited by Archistratege, idiotaxe, Shadowbrook, dreadnok10, Crossbow

Shepherd of Fire Lyrics as written by Jonathan Seward Brian Haner

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    Seems to me to be about the personification of the seven deadly sins. Other possibilities are the false promises of Lucifer (which, interestingly, is not a name he is ever called by in the Holy Bible), or as a stretch the embodiment of War the Horseman.

    Hatesolstice127on January 09, 2014   Link

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