Joiry's Gifts

Fast Chiftatelli

Jirel, Jirel, Jirel, ah Jirel. . .

Shrive me now though where I fare
God's eye never strays
Saddle not the swift dark mare
Beg me no delays
By this armour that I wear
He who thinks me soft and weak
More than kisses, this I swear --
Shrive me now, I cannot speak


CHORUS:
          
Nevermore shall Joiry fall
Though you break her gates and crack her walls
Joiry's pride shall not be crossed
Though Joiry's soul be the cost
Never fear shall turn my course
Offer up my tender kiss
Vengeance mine, but not by force
Do you dare take Joiry's gift?


Whisper of despair inane
Black seed swallowed whole
Like a sin without a name
Borne upon my soul
Splendid in the tarnished light
Hated white-split grin
No clean hell of God's domain
Yields the prize I win


CHORUS:

Nevermore shall Joiry fall
Though you break her gates and crack her walls
Joiry's pride shall not be crossed
Though Joiry's soul be the cost
Never fear shall turn my course
Offer up my tender kiss
Vengeance mine, but not by force
Do you dare take Joiry's gift?


Jirel, Jirel, Jirel, ah Jirel. . .

Long's his wailing in the night
Shattered sleep apart
Long's the weapon turned to strike
Its wielder to the heart
Shrive me not, for where I fare
God's eye never strays
Mercy drives me back again
Down the secret way...


FINAL CHORUS:

Nevermore shall Joiry fall
Though you break her gates and crack her walls
Joiry's pride shall bargain twice
Though Joiry's soul be the price
Demon, can you know this force,
Human-warm and fire-swift?
Frozen god without remorse,
Do you dare take Joiry's gift?