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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Glenn Tipton
Glenn Tipton
Composer
Rob Halford
Rob Halford
Composer
Richie Faulkner
Richie Faulkner
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tom Allom
Tom Allom
Producer
Andy Sneap
Andy Sneap
Mixing Engineer
Mike Exeter
Mike Exeter
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The river shows no mercy
The tower looms into my view
I sense my execution's closing
[Verse 2]
With darkness all around me
The axe is ground to end my days
The raven's cry proclaims repentance
[Verse 3]
Out of the dark
Into the light
Leaving the mark
Free from the traitors gate
[Verse 4]
Into the storm
I'm gonna win
Killer of sin
Saved by the traitors gate
[Verse 5]
A man betrayed for treason
I only wanted what was right
To bring a purpose by rebellion
[Verse 6]
The storm is soon arriving
And rain will wash away my blood
This walk of death will bring survival
[Verse 7]
Out of the dark
Into the light
Leaving the mark
Free from the traitors gate
[Verse 8]
Ready to die
Carry the day
Bury the lie
Tear down the traitors gate
[Verse 9]
Forgive me for my sins
I meant no harm to you
So let the axe man fall
To justify what I begin
[Verse 10]
Where will you be tomorrow
Now they've removed this mortal coil
I hope and pray I bring your freedom
[Verse 11]
For honour, God and country
This world can be a better place
As I ascend from my conviction
[Verse 12]
Out of the dark
Into the light
Leaving the mark
Free from the traitors gate
[Verse 13]
River of blood
Turning the tide
'Cause of the flood
Destroying the traitors gate
[Verse 14]
Out of the dark
Into the light
Leaving my mark
Free from the traitors gate
[Verse 15]
Losing my head
Blunt of the axe
Alive when I'm dead
Escape from the traitors gate
Written by: Glenn Tipton, Richie Faulkner, Rob Halford
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