I know this is the end

The gods refuse to bend

It's I who must their wrath appease.

I go to where I must

I have our people's trust

I know I'll meet my death with ease.

They took my hand and said

'We'll miss you when you're dead

Thank you so much for what you do.'�

They bathed me 'til I shone

Then left me all alone.

They knew I'd want to talk with you.

(chorus) It's said it's better when

You've loved and lost, but then

It is so hard to give up love.

I watch you as you cry

We know I have to die.

I sacrifice myself for love.

You beg me come away;

You know I have to stay.

Don't hurt me when I need you most.

They come - you're crying still

They lead me up the hill

I could be just another ghost.

We walk in silence white

The stars shine in the night

The moon glows down among us all.

My hair is tied with pearl

A pale young virgin girl

I'll look so graceful when I fall.

(chorus)

It's only you I'll miss

We share our final kiss

You step aside to let me go

My eyes tear in the smoke

They'll make just one swift stroke

The knife - and then the volcano.

I wait, patient, for death

Soon comes the final breath

The knife is raised - but then let drop

You've jumped into the fire

You scream upon your pyre

And with your death the flames all stop

It's said it's better when

You've loved and lost, but then

It is so hard to give up love

I watch you as you die

And I begin to cry

You sacrificed yourself for love.