Blood on Skin

Far away and long ago
A map on skin by candlelight
False or true, no one can know
As men prepare to hunt and fight

Searching for the promised land
Agony beyond all measures
Death or gold hides in the sand
The quest begins for hidden treasure

Lies Slavery
Gold Maybe
Death Probably
Rise and fall as they find
the true meaning of
Blood on skin

Burn the ship, there’s no way back
The map becomes a deadly spell
Gold fever, sneak attack
Paradise turns into hell

Lies Slavery
Gold Maybe
Death Probably
Rise and fall as they find
the true meaning of
Blood on skin
Blood on skin

They find the true meaning of
 

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