Written by multi-instrumentalist Quorthon, “Raise the Dead" talks about a character who, thanks to the powers of Hell, rises again from the dust buried in the grave.
[Intro]
Dust to dust
[Verse 1]
I gasp for air, I scream for sight
And fight against torment and dread
Calling the vengeance, I tear at the lid
And promise to raise from the dead
[Chorus]
Raise the dead
Raise the dead
Raise the dead
[Verse 2]
Black witch of beauty, all Hell's necromancers
Give me the powers of Hell
Mistress of curse, reapers and vultures
Demons stand up and chime the bell
[Chorus]
Raise the dead
Raise the dead
Raise the dead
[Bridge]
Hear the infernal legions plea
We shall rise
[Verse 3]
Suddenly powers comes from within
Muscles and mind are filled with wrath
I burst out in frenzy, powers of Hell
And break up the tomb and the dark
[Chorus]
Raise the dead
Raise the dead
Raise the dead
Raise The Dead was written by Quorthon.
Raise The Dead was produced by Boss (Bathory) & Quorthon.
Bathory released Raise The Dead on Tue Oct 02 1984.