Judas Priest - Traitors Gate Lyrics

The river shows no mercy,
The tower looms into my view,
I sense my execution's closing
With darkness all around me
The axe is ground to end my days
The raven's cry proclaims repentance

(chorus)

Out of the dark
Into the light
Leaving my mark
Free from the traitor's gate
Into the storm
I'm gonna win
Killer of sin
Saved by the traitor's gate

A man betrayed for treason
I only wanted what was right
To bring a purpose by rebellion
The storm is soon arriving
And rain will wash away my blood
This walk of death will bring survival

(Chorus)

Out of the dark
Into the light
Leaving my mark
Free from the traitors gate
Ready to die
Carry the day
Buried alive
Tear down the traitor's gate

Forgive me for my sins
I meant no harm to you
So let the axe man fall
To justify what I began

Where will you be tomorrow
Now they've removed this mortal coil
I hope and pray I bring you freedom
For our God and country
This world could be a better place
As I ascend from my confession

(Chorus)

Out of the dark
Into the light
Leaving my mark
Free from the traitor's gate
River of blood
Turning the tide
Cause of the flood
Destroying the traitor's gate

Out of the dark
Into the light
Leaving my mark
Free from the traitor's gate
Losing my head
Blood on the axe
Alive when I'm dead
Escape from the traitor's gate

[Thanks to matioronn for adding these lyrics]