[Verse 1]
We, in our present life
Knew that the stars were right
That if you are the first to go
You'll leave a sign to let me know
Tell me so
Please, carry the lantern lights

[Verse 2]
You crossed the sea of night
Free from the spell of fright
Your cloak it is a spirit shroud
You'll wake me in my sleeping hours
Like a cloud
So, please, carry the lantern high

[Verse 3]
Me, in my sorry plight
You waiting every night
My face it turns a deathly pale
You're talking to me, through your veil
I hear you wail
So, please carry the lantern light

[Verse 4]
The servants sleep
The door's are barred
You hear the stopping of my heart, we never part
So, please carry the lantern high