And I Love

And I love the waves
Which crash round my castle
I love the wind as it howls
And I love the rain
Which pours on the turrets
I love the ice breaking the stone

And I love

And I love the moths
Which eat at the tapestry
I love the rust on my sword
And I love the damp
Which creeps through my chambers
I love the mould on the walls

And I love

And I love the thief
Who steals my treasure
I love the aide who betrays
And I love the jester
Who’s solemn and lonely
I love the ones who won’t obey

And I love

And I love the conquerors
Who enter my Kingdom
I love the armies they bring
And I love their passion
For death and destruction
I love the war songs they sing

And I love

Lyrics — Sam Holman