I Know You Are There

When the rope of death strangles

And dark waters roar and foam

When fear and trembling hold me

And the slimy grip pulls down



I know you are there



When the pale starlight is fading

And sorrow fills my heart

When dewdrops fall so sweetly

On the green, green grass at dawn



I know you are there

I know you are there

I know you are there



When black fish swim ponds of silver

Where jade water lilies grow

When devils dance around me

And the flames of madness glow



I know you are there



When the softly calling bluebirds

Drift through the lazy clouds

When white owls circle screaming

And gravel fills my mouth



I know you are there

I know you are there

I know you are there