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The only thing certain in each life is death
As sure as each heartbeat and every last breath
The cry of the Banshee each soul must heed
But who in this world calls for me?
Yes, who in this world calls for me?

I came to the bedside of a long suffering child
What I found was a vision with voice clear and mild
She sang like the river as it flowed through the vines
Then she saw me and asked ‘is it time?’

‘Can you take me instead?’ leave this child behind
I know that you’ll take me well before my time
Whatever it takes, I will go in her place!’
Without fear her decision was made.

The only thing certain in each life is death
As sure as each heartbeat and every last breath
The cry of the Banshee each soul must heed
But who in this world calls for me?
Yes, who in this world calls for me?

I watched o’er this family for thousands of moons
But ne’er have I taken one lovely as you
I wonder as a I wander would you stay a while with me
Before I release you to eternity

She had one condition her love she would see
But I would not come for him for a half century
She swore she would follow by my side she would stay
But when I reaped her she’d go with him that day

The only thing certain in each life is death
As sure as each heartbeat and every last breath
The cry of the Banshee each soul must heed
But who in this world calls for me?
Yes, who in this world calls for me?

I herald each death she would sing to each soul
I made death complete but she made each death whole
Her song was of hope and that death was no end
But I wonder could I start again?

True to my word on the day that he passed
I brought her to his bedside as he breathed his last
He rose into her arms but his eyes filled with fear
He knew what I was and why I was here

I joined their hands and bid them adieu
I could do no less for I loved her, too
I know I am needed on my path I shall stay
But I’ve sung none but her song since that day

The only thing certain in each life is death
And I shepherd each soul from their very last breath
The song of the Banshee all fear you’ll not need
For one in this world sang for me
Once one in this world sang for me
Once one in this world sang for me

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from The Midnight Contingent, released April 22, 2017

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Cheshire Moon Ames, Iowa

Cheshire Moon is a fanciful melding of trickster bird Lizzie Crowe and mad hatter Eric Coleman.

These two-time Pegasus Award recipients are part of the growing music genre known as MythPunk, bringing old gods and folk tales into modern day, and bringing faerie tale princesses into the light of dark magic.

They weave journeys of song and story, bringing their listeners along for the ride. ... more

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