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== General Information ==
== General information ==
''Written by: [[A. Lee]], [[B. Moody]] and [[D. Hodges]]''


''Written by: [[A. Lee]] and [[B. Moody]]''
'''''Whisper''''' is the twelfth track from [[Evanescence]]'s debut album, ''[[Fallen]]''.


Originally recorded on the [[Whisper EP]] in 1998. There are currently 6 versions of the song. A demo version of Whisper contains sound clips from the ''William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet soundtrack''.  This version begins with a sample intro from "Death Scene" and "O Verona"<ref>The part of "Death Scene" is played normally, but the part of "O Verona" is played at a frecuency of about 112.24489% than normal (if the normal frecuency is 44100Hz, the used frecuency for Whisper is 49500Hz) [http://files.getdropbox.com/u/727841/EvanescenceReference/Fake%20Whisper%20Intro.mp3 Play] a FAKE audioclip, by [[User:Gerard armando|Gerard Armando]] which contains the both songs merged together, like sounds on Whisper.</ref>. There are a few versions of the song floating around the internet and various bootleg discs (see [[Fake]]). One version has a burst of noise before the vocals in the intro sample (at approx 0:29). Another version does not have this burst of noise, but has distinct 'skipping' sounds that appear after the 0:30 mark.
Originally recorded on the ''[[Sound Asleep]]'' EP in 1998. There are currently seven versions of this song available. The Post-''Origin'' demo of ''Whisper'' contains sound clips from the William Shakespeare's ''Romeo and Juliet'' soundtrack.  This version begins with a sample intro from "Death Scene" and "O Verona" and includes backing vocals by David Hodges on the chorus. There are a few versions of the song floating around the internet and various bootleg discs (see [[Fake]]). One version has a burst of noise before the vocals in the intro sample (at approximately 0:29). Another version does not have this burst of noise, but has distinct 'skipping' sounds that appear after the 0:30 mark.  


At the beginning of the original version, the one on the [[Whisper EP]], there is an introduction which is actually a part of the song itself played backward that culminates in a sound clip from the movie [http://imdb.com/title/tt0051962/ My World Dies Screaming], also known as ''"Terror in the Haunted House"'' (1958)<ref>[http://files.getdropbox.com/u/727841/EvanescenceReference/Terror%20in%20the%20haunted%20house%202.mp3 Here] are the samples, recorded from the movie "Terror in the Haunted House"</ref>, the same film some clips on [[Understanding]] are taken from.
At the beginning of the version on the ''Sound Asleep EP'', there is an introduction which is actually a part of the song itself played backward that culminates in a sound clip from the movie ''My World Dies Screaming'', also known as ''Terror in the Haunted House'' (1958), the same film some clips on ''[[Understanding]]'' are taken from.


In the Fallen version, at the ending it says ''"Servatis a periculum, servatis a maleficum"'', which is roughly translated from Latin as ''"Save us from danger, save us from evil"''.
''Whisper'' was later released as the lead single from Evanescence's first demo album, ''[[Origin]]'', where David Hodges sings backup vocals. It was the #1 most requested new single for more than two weeks on the radio station KLEC "Lick" 106.3 FM.<ref name=whisperlead />


While answering questions from fans in an EvClub interview,a question comes up that asks, "Can you still relate to the songs you wrote years ago?"  Amy's response about this song is, "Whisper is something that we still play on stage a lot and I love playing it, it's a great live song.  But lyrically it doesn't hold a ton of meaning for me anymore 'cause I'm not really at a very dark place in my life at all right now.  I'm at a pretty positive place.  So unless I'm really angry, I don't totally relate to Whisper."
The ''We The Living'' Vol. 3 version is the ''Sound Asleep'' EP version without the reversed intro and sound clip from the movie. It also has an extended drum outro. The Post-''Sound Asleep'' demo is mostly the same as the We The Living version, only without the extended drum outro.
 
The ''Automata Magazine 3.0'' version is the ''Origin'' version of ''Whisper'' and the song "[[Origin (song)|Origin]]" merged into one track.
 
Pre-Release's of Origin's ''Whisper'', ''Origin'' and ''Whisper'' are separate tracks but there is no gap of silence between track 1 and 2, almost appeared merged as the same track.
 
In the ''Fallen'' version, at the ending the choir sings "''Servatis a periculum, servatis a maleficum''," which is roughly translated from Latin as "''Save us from danger, save us from evil''". Although not properly credited, the vocals were sung by the Millenium Choir, and recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood. The same choir voiced the rest of Fallen, and later [[Lacrymosa]] on [[The Open Door]].<ref>[[https://web.archive.org/web/20040812174035/http://mixonline.com/recording/interviews/audio_evanescence_enduring_sound/ MIX Interview] ret. 2015-12-27, 2004-08-12]</ref>
 
While answering questions from fans in an EvClub interview, a question comes up that asks "Can you still relate to the songs you wrote years ago?"  Amy's response about this song is:
 
{{quote|''Whisper'' is something that we still play on stage a lot and I love playing it, it's a great live song.  But lyrically it doesn't hold a ton of meaning for me anymore 'cause I'm not really at a very dark place in my life at all right now.  I'm at a pretty positive place.  So unless I'm really angry, I don't totally relate to ''Whisper''.}}
 
''Whisper'' was an inspiration for ''[[Overture]]'', the intro song on Evanescence's fourth studio album, ''[[Synthesis]]''<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Evanescence/posts/10154862809831786</ref>;
 
{{quote|That progression includes bits from some of our earliest music, including ''Whisper'', which was one of the first songs we ever recorded and anyone ever heard from us.}}


== Versions ==
== Versions ==
'''Studio Versions:'''


'''Studio versions:'''
'''Whisper [''Fallen'' version]'''
 
*''Recording Date:'' August - November 2002
'''Whisper [Fallen version]'''
*''Recording date:'' August - November 2002
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Released
*''Released on:'' [[Fallen]] (track #11)
*''Released On:'' ''[[Fallen]]'' (track #11)
*''Length:'' 5:27
*''Length:'' 5:27


'''Whisper [We The Living Vol. 3 Version]'''<ref name=wtl>In this version there is a heavy, repetitive guitar riff prominent through the verses instead of the use of synthesizers or strings. David Hodges vocals are also featured in the chorus and reprise in this version as well.</ref>
'''Whisper [''Sound Asleep EP'' version]'''
*''Recording date:'' 2000
*''Recording Date:'' 1998
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Released
*''Released on:'' [[We The Living, Vol. 3]] (track #6)
*''Released On:'' ''[[Sound Asleep EP]]'' (track #2)
*''Length:'' 4:06
*''Length:'' 4:06


'''Whisper [Origin version]'''<ref name=origin>In this version [[David Hodges]] sings in the chorus</ref>
'''Whisper [Post-''Sound Asleep'' demo]'''
*''Recording date:'' 1999
*''Recording Date:'' 1998
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Unreleased
*''Released on:'' [[Origin]] (track #2)
*''Length:'' 3:51
*''Length:'' 3:56


'''Whisper [Whisper/Sound Asleep EP version]'''
'''Whisper [''We The Living'' Vol. 3 version]'''
*''Recording date:'' 1998
*''Recording Date:'' 1998
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Released
*''Released on:'' [[Sound Asleep EP]] (track #2)
*''Released On:'' [[We The Living, Vol. 3|''We The Living'', Vol. 3]] (track #6)
*''Length:'' 4:06
*''Length:'' 4:06


'''Whisper [demo version #1]''' <ref name=demo>This is the Whisper/Sound Asleep EP version without the sample at the beginning of the song</ref> <ref name=origin />
'''Whisper [''Origin'' version]'''
*''Recording date:'' 1998
*''Recording Date:'' 1999
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Released
*''Released on:'' Unreleased
*''Released On:'' ''[[Origin]]'' (track #2)
*''Length:'' 3:51
*''Length:'' 3:56


'''Whisper [demo version #2]''' <ref name=demo2>This track is Whisper and Origin from the album Origin merged together</ref>
'''Whisper [''Automata Magazine'' 3.0 version]'''
*''Recording date:'' 1999
*''Recording Date:'' 1999
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Released
*''Released on:'' [[Automata Magazine|Automata Magazine 3.0]] (track #2)
*''Released On:'' [[Automata Magazine|''Automata Magazine'' 3.0]] (track #2)
*''Length:'' 4:32
*''Length:'' 4:32


'''Whisper [demo version #3]''' <ref name=demo3>The demo containing sound clips from the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack</ref>
'''Whisper [Post-''Origin'' demo]'''
*''Recording date:'' 2002
*''Recording Date:'' 2001-2002
*''Status:'' Unreleased
*''Status:'' Unreleased
*''Length:'' 5:12
*''Length:'' 5:12




'''Live versions:'''
'''Live Versions:'''


'''Whisper [Anywhere But Home DVD live]'''
'''Whisper [2000-2004 live]'''
*''Performing period:'' 2004
*''Performing period:'' 2000 - August 14, 2004
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Released
*''Recording date:'' May 25, 2004
*''Recording date:'' October 17, 2003 (Everybody's Fool single); May 25, 2004 (''Anywhere but Home'')
*''Released on:'' Anywhere But Home (track #13)
*''Released on:''
*''Length:'' 5:43
:''[[Anywhere but Home]]'' (track #13)
:[[Everybody's Fool#Commercial Release|"Everybody's Fool" single]] (track #3)
*''Length:'' 5:27 ("Everybody's Fool" single); 5:43 (''Anywhere but Home'')
*''Example:'' River Market Pavillion, Little Rock (2000), Rock am Ring (June 7, 2003)


'''Whisper [live in Cologne]''' <ref name=live>Has a fantastic guitar solo by Ben.</ref>
'''Whisper [2006-2007 live]'''
*''Performing period:'' 2003
*''Performing period:'' October 5, 2006 - December 8, 2007
*''Status:'' Released
*''Example:'' Rock am Ring (June 3, 2007)
*''Released on:'' [[Everybody's Fool#Commercial Release|Everybody's Fool Single]] (track #3)
 
*''Length:'' 5:27
'''Whisper [2009 live]'''
*''Performing period:'' November 4 and November 8, 2009
*''Performed at:'' [[New York Secret Show 2009|New York City Secret Show]] (November 4) and [[Maquinaria Festival 2009|Maquinaria Festival, São Paulo, Brazil]] (November 8)
 
'''Whisper [2011-2012 live]'''
*''Performing Period:'' August 17, 2011 - November 9, 2012
*''Example:'' War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, USA (August 17, 2011)
 
'''Whisper [2015 live]'''
*''Performing Period:'' November 2015
*''Example:'' Ozzfest Festival, Japan (November 21)
 
'''Whisper [2016 live]'''
*''Performing Period:'' April - November 2016
*''Status:'' Unreleased


'''Whisper [live 2006-2007]''' <ref>This live version is actually split into 2 versions. The first features a short intro, while the second has a longer drums-and-synth intro. Amy also sings the original soprano part of the album version. During the Family Values Tour 2007, a guitar playing extremely high and more complicated rythm in the drums were added to the long intro.</ref>
'''Whisper [2017 live]'''
*''Performing period:'' 2006-2007 (specific dates needed)
*''Performing Period:'' April 2017
*''Status:'' Released
*''Status:'' Unreleased
*''Example:'' Live @ Rock Am Ring 2007


'''Whisper [acoustic]'''
'''Whisper [Acoustic]'''
*''Performing period:'' 2003
*''Performing period:'' 2003
*''Status:'' Unreleased
*''Status:'' Unreleased
*''Example:'' The acoustic performance at Juanita's
*''Example:'' The acoustic performance at Juanita's


'''Whisper [live demo version]'''
'''Whisper [Live ''Sound Asleep'' EP version]'''
*''Performing period:'' May 7th, 1999
*''Performing Period:'' May 7th, 1999
*''Status:'' Unreleased
*''Status:'' Unreleased
*''Example:'' Concert at Vino's Bar
*''Example:'' Concert at Vino's Bar


== Download ==
== Download ==
*[http://www.evanescencereference.info/music/#Sound_Asleep_EP Whisper (Sound Asleep EP)]


* [http://evanescencereference.info/music/c4td0tt/Evanescence_-_Sound_Asleep_EP_-_02_-_Whisper_-_Demo_Version.mp3 Whisper (Sound Asleep)]
*[http://www.evanescencereference.info/music/#Origin_CD Whisper (Origin)]


* [http://evanescencereference.info/music/c4td0tt/Evanescence_-_Origin_-_02_-_Whisper.mp3 Whisper (Origin)]
*[http://www.evanescencereference.info/music/index.html#Misc Whisper (Post-Sound Asleep Demo)]


* [http://evanescencereference.info/music/c4td0tt/Evanescence_-_Whisper_-_Demo_Version_%231.mp3 Whisper (demo #1)]
*[http://www.evanescencereference.info/music/index.html#Misc Whisper (Automata Magazine 3.0)]


* [http://evanescencereference.info/music/c4td0tt/Evanescence_-_Whisper_-_Demo_Version_%232.mp3 Whisper (demo #2)]
*[http://www.evanescencereference.info/music/index.html#Misc Whisper (Post-Origin Demo)]


* [http://evanescencereference.info/music/c4td0tt/Evanescence_-_Demo_CD_-_01_-_Whisper2002.mp3 Whisper (demo #3)]
*[http://www.evanescencereference.info/music/index.html#Misc Whisper (We The Living Vol. 3)]
 
* [http://files.getdropbox.com/u/727841/EvanescenceReference/Whisper%20%28We%20The%20Living%20version%29.mp3 Whisper (We The Living vol. 3)]
 
* [http://files.getdropbox.com/u/727841/EvanescenceReference/Whisper%20%28Automata%20version%29.mp3 Whisper (Automata)]


== Lyrics ==
== Lyrics ==
 
=== ''Fallen'' Version ===
=== Fallen Version ===
 
Catch me as I fall<br>
Catch me as I fall<br>
Say you're here and it's all over now<br>
Say you're here and it's all over now<br>
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''Lying next to me, I fear''<br>
''Lying next to me, I fear''<br>
<br>
<br>
''She beckons me shall I give in''<br>
''She beckons me shall I give in?''<br>
''Upon my end shall I begin''<br>
''Upon my end shall I begin?''<br>
''Forsaking all I've fallen for''<br>
''Forsaking all I've fallen for''<br>
''I rise to meet the end [I rise to meet my end]''<br>
''I rise to meet the end [I rise to meet my end]''<br>
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''Servatis a periculum''<br>
''Servatis a periculum''<br>


 
=== ''Sound Asleep EP'' version ===
=== Whisper/Sound Asleep EP Version ===
 
''Death in- Death in it's most hideous form''<br>
''Death in- Death in it's most hideous form''<br>
<br>
<br>
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Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>
Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>


=== Origin Version ===
===''Origin'' version===
Catch me as I fall<br>
Catch me as I fall<br>
Say you're here and it's all over now ''[it's all over now]''<br>
Say you're here and it's all over now ''[it's all over now]''<br>
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Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>
Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>


=== Demo Version #1 // We The Living Vol. 3===
===Post-''Sound Asleep'' demo and ''We The Living'' Vol. 3 ===
Catch me as I fall<br>
Catch me as I fall<br>
Say you're here and it's all over now<br>
Say you're here and it's all over now<br>
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Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>
Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>


=== Demo Version #2 ===
=== ''Automata Magazine'' 3.0 version ===
 
''I'm sure it's getting darker''<br>
''I'm sure it's getting darker''<br>
''Don't close your eyes''<br>
''Don't close your eyes''<br>
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Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>
Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>


=== Demo Version #3 ===
=== Post-''Origin'' demo ===
 
<small>''Intro Lyrics required''</small>
<br>
Catch me as I fall<br>
Catch me as I fall<br>
Say you're here and it's all over now<br>
Say you're here and it's all over now<br>
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Don't close your eyes ''[God knows what lies behind them]''<br>
Don't close your eyes ''[God knows what lies behind them]''<br>
Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>
Don't turn out the light ''[Never sleep, never die]''<br>
<br>
== Guitar Tabs & Sheet Music ==


== Guitar tabs & sheet music ==
*[http://evanescencereference.info/music/sheet/Whisper.pdf Piano sheet music with guitar tabs]
*[http://evanescencereference.info/music/sheet/Whisper.pdf Piano sheet music with guitar tabs]
*[http://evanescencereference.info/music/sheet/Whisper%20%5bOrigin%5d.pdf Piano sheet music with vocal - arranged by amadeus88]
*[http://evanescencereference.info/music/sheet/Whisper%20%5bOrigin%5d.pdf Piano sheet music with vocal - arranged by amadeus88]
*[http://evanescencereference.info/music/sheet/Whisper_DevinEastman.pdf Piano sheet music - transcribed by Devin Eastman] [http://evanescencereference.info/music/sheet/Whisper_DevinEastman.mid midi file]
*[http://evanescencereference.info/music/sheet/Whisper_DevinEastman.pdf Piano sheet music - transcribed by Devin Eastman]
*[http://evanescencereference.info/music/sheet/Whisper_DevinEastman.mid midi file]


== Notes and References ==
== References ==
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{{Ref}}
<ref name=whisperlead>{{cite web|title=EVANESCENCE ANNOUNCES MAJOR LABEL RECORDING DEAL|url=http://www.bigwigenterprises.com/announce.htm|work=Bigwigenterprises.com|accessdate=February 14, 2014|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20030207073919/http://www.bigwigenterprises.com/announce.htm|archivedate=February 7, 2003}}</ref>


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For the Whisper EP, see Sound Asleep EP.

General information

Written by: A. Lee, B. Moody and D. Hodges

Whisper is the twelfth track from Evanescence's debut album, Fallen.

Originally recorded on the Sound Asleep EP in 1998. There are currently seven versions of this song available. The Post-Origin demo of Whisper contains sound clips from the William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet soundtrack. This version begins with a sample intro from "Death Scene" and "O Verona" and includes backing vocals by David Hodges on the chorus. There are a few versions of the song floating around the internet and various bootleg discs (see Fake). One version has a burst of noise before the vocals in the intro sample (at approximately 0:29). Another version does not have this burst of noise, but has distinct 'skipping' sounds that appear after the 0:30 mark.

At the beginning of the version on the Sound Asleep EP, there is an introduction which is actually a part of the song itself played backward that culminates in a sound clip from the movie My World Dies Screaming, also known as Terror in the Haunted House (1958), the same film some clips on Understanding are taken from.

Whisper was later released as the lead single from Evanescence's first demo album, Origin, where David Hodges sings backup vocals. It was the #1 most requested new single for more than two weeks on the radio station KLEC "Lick" 106.3 FM.[1]

The We The Living Vol. 3 version is the Sound Asleep EP version without the reversed intro and sound clip from the movie. It also has an extended drum outro. The Post-Sound Asleep demo is mostly the same as the We The Living version, only without the extended drum outro.

The Automata Magazine 3.0 version is the Origin version of Whisper and the song "Origin" merged into one track.

Pre-Release's of Origin's Whisper, Origin and Whisper are separate tracks but there is no gap of silence between track 1 and 2, almost appeared merged as the same track.

In the Fallen version, at the ending the choir sings "Servatis a periculum, servatis a maleficum," which is roughly translated from Latin as "Save us from danger, save us from evil". Although not properly credited, the vocals were sung by the Millenium Choir, and recorded at NRG Studios in North Hollywood. The same choir voiced the rest of Fallen, and later Lacrymosa on The Open Door.[2]

While answering questions from fans in an EvClub interview, a question comes up that asks "Can you still relate to the songs you wrote years ago?" Amy's response about this song is:

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Whisper is something that we still play on stage a lot and I love playing it, it's a great live song. But lyrically it doesn't hold a ton of meaning for me anymore 'cause I'm not really at a very dark place in my life at all right now. I'm at a pretty positive place. So unless I'm really angry, I don't totally relate to Whisper.
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Whisper was an inspiration for Overture, the intro song on Evanescence's fourth studio album, Synthesis[3];

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That progression includes bits from some of our earliest music, including Whisper, which was one of the first songs we ever recorded and anyone ever heard from us.
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Versions

Studio Versions:

Whisper [Fallen version]

  • Recording Date: August - November 2002
  • Status: Released
  • Released On: Fallen (track #11)
  • Length: 5:27

Whisper [Sound Asleep EP version]

  • Recording Date: 1998
  • Status: Released
  • Released On: Sound Asleep EP (track #2)
  • Length: 4:06

Whisper [Post-Sound Asleep demo]

  • Recording Date: 1998
  • Status: Unreleased
  • Length: 3:51

Whisper [We The Living Vol. 3 version]

Whisper [Origin version]

  • Recording Date: 1999
  • Status: Released
  • Released On: Origin (track #2)
  • Length: 3:56

Whisper [Automata Magazine 3.0 version]

Whisper [Post-Origin demo]

  • Recording Date: 2001-2002
  • Status: Unreleased
  • Length: 5:12


Live Versions:

Whisper [2000-2004 live]

  • Performing period: 2000 - August 14, 2004
  • Status: Released
  • Recording date: October 17, 2003 (Everybody's Fool single); May 25, 2004 (Anywhere but Home)
  • Released on:
Anywhere but Home (track #13)
"Everybody's Fool" single (track #3)
  • Length: 5:27 ("Everybody's Fool" single); 5:43 (Anywhere but Home)
  • Example: River Market Pavillion, Little Rock (2000), Rock am Ring (June 7, 2003)

Whisper [2006-2007 live]

  • Performing period: October 5, 2006 - December 8, 2007
  • Example: Rock am Ring (June 3, 2007)

Whisper [2009 live]

Whisper [2011-2012 live]

  • Performing Period: August 17, 2011 - November 9, 2012
  • Example: War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, USA (August 17, 2011)

Whisper [2015 live]

  • Performing Period: November 2015
  • Example: Ozzfest Festival, Japan (November 21)

Whisper [2016 live]

  • Performing Period: April - November 2016
  • Status: Unreleased

Whisper [2017 live]

  • Performing Period: April 2017
  • Status: Unreleased

Whisper [Acoustic]

  • Performing period: 2003
  • Status: Unreleased
  • Example: The acoustic performance at Juanita's

Whisper [Live Sound Asleep EP version]

  • Performing Period: May 7th, 1999
  • Status: Unreleased
  • Example: Concert at Vino's Bar

Download

Lyrics

Fallen Version

Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now
Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth drives me into madness
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
That there's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be blinded by tears
I can stop the pain
If I will it all away
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Fallen angels at my feet
Whispered voices at my ear
Death before my eyes
Lying next to me, I fear

She beckons me shall I give in?
Upon my end shall I begin?
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I rise to meet the end [I rise to meet my end]

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

[Servatis a periculum] Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
[Servatis a maleficum] Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
[Servatis a periculum] Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
[Servatis a maleficum] Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

[Servatis a periculum] Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
[Servatis a maleficum] Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
[Servatis a periculum] Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
[Servatis a maleficum] Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Servatis a periculum
Servatis a maleficum
Servatis a periculum
Servatis a maleficum
Servatis a periculum
Servatis a maleficum
Servatis a periculum
Servatis a maleficum
Servatis a periculum
Servatis a maleficum
Servatis a periculum
Servatis a maleficum
Servatis a periculum

Sound Asleep EP version

Death in- Death in it's most hideous form

Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now
Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth drive me into madness
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
That there's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be
Blinded by tears
I can stop the pain
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Fallen angels at my feet
Whispered voices at my ear
Death before my eyes [death before my eyes]
Lying next to me, I fear

She beckons me shall I give in
Upon my end shall I begin
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I rise to meet my end [I rise to meet my end]
[I rise to meet my end]
Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Origin version

Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now [it's all over now]
Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth drive me into madness
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
That there's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be
Blinded by tears
I can stop the pain
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Fallen angels at my feet
Whispered voices at my ear
Death before my eyes
Lying next to me, I fear

She beckons me shall I give in
Upon my end shall I begin
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I rise to meet the end
Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Post-Sound Asleep demo and We The Living Vol. 3

Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now
Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth drive me into madness
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
That there's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be
Blinded by tears
I can stop the pain
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Fallen angels at my feet
Whispered voices at my ear
Death before my eyes [death before my eyes]
Lying next to me, I fear

She beckons me shall I give in
Upon my end shall I begin
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I rise to meet my end [I rise to meet my end]
[I rise to meet my end]
Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Automata Magazine 3.0 version

I'm sure it's getting darker
Don't close your eyes
Don't make a sound
Don't make a sound

You hold the answer deep within your own mind
Death in it's most hideous form

Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now [it's all over now]
Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth drive me into madness
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
That there's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be
Blinded by tears
I can stop the pain
If I will it all away

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Fallen angels at my feet
Whispered voices at my ear
Death before my eyes
Lying next to me, I fear

She beckons me shall I give in
Upon my end shall I begin
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I rise to meet the end
Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Post-Origin demo

Catch me as I fall
Say you're here and it's all over now
Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth [this truth] drives me into [into] madness [madness]
I know I can stop the pain
If I will it all away [will it all away]

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
That there's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be blinded by tears
I can stop the pain
If I will it all away [will it all away]

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Fallen angels at my feet
Whispered voices at my ear
Death before my eyes
Lying next to me I fear

She beckons me shall I give in
Upon my end shall I begin
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I rise to meet the end

Don't turn away [Don't give in to the pain]
Don't try to hide [Though they're screaming your name]
Don't close your eyes [God knows what lies behind them]
Don't turn out the light [Never sleep, never die]

Guitar tabs & sheet music

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