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Tormentor Lyrics by Slayer

Show No Mercy

1983

[Verse 1]
Afraid to walk the streets
In the coldness, all alone
The blackness of the night
Engulfs your flesh and bones
Hoping for relief
From the fear you feel inside
Losing all perspective
Of reality in the night

[Chorus]
Running from shadows
Blinded by fear
The horror of nightfall
Is ever so near
I slowly surround you
As terror sets in
Are you afraid of the night?

[Verse 2]
I see the fright in your eyes
As you turn and run
But is your mind playing tricks
On a body so very young?
Feeling as if no one cares
The fear runs down your spine
But I know I'll never rest
Until I know you're mine

[Chorus]
Running from shadows
Blinded by fear
The horror of nightfall
Is ever so near
I slowly surround you
As terror sets in
Are you afraid of the night?

[Guitar Solo: Jeff Hanneman]

[Verse 3]
Afraid to walk the streets
In the coldness, all alone
The blackness of the night
Engulfs your flesh and bones
Feeling as if no one cares
The fear runs down your spine
But I know I'll never rest
Until I know you're mine

[Guitar Solo: Jeff Hanneman]

[Outro]
I know you're mine
Too late to hide
Too late to save your life
Tormentor
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About “Tormentor” by Slayer

Read the complete lyrics to "Tormentor" by Slayer from the album "Show No Mercy" in 1983. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, Extreme Metal.

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"Tormentor" appears on "Show No Mercy" in 1983.

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