In winter's cold embrace, time frozen cracked ice chimes Shadows lie in wait, vengeance for all humanity Despair is on its way, claiming souls root in the earth Embed deep within, make whole something new Salvage from winters pass, to come again once more From human souls it takes, vast foresting made In human form it makes, writhing witchery Ancient wraith breeds fear, punishment is just Balancing the scales, or worse Conjuring protection, despair heeds the call Wielding long dead magics, primal forces sway Strips of flesh, take root in the earth No more breath, becoming unified Sins repaid with death, humanity takes its toll Taking something back, pride Screams of pain, victims shattered soul Winters grip, yearly ritual Embed in snow, regrowth eventual Slain for need, gain Another season has past, ice melts once more Ancient shamans curse, vengeance being flesh Earth made anew, souls of those who knew Embed deep within, make whole something new Salvage winters pass, to come again once more