Exodus - The Years of Death and Dying lyrics

[Verse 1] I am the years of death and dying I tear with gripping teeth I prey upon all the weary Eliminate the weak Not a day in your life passes When you won’t think of me No thought and prayers can save you So get up off of your knees When I sense a weakness I move in with blazing speed Mothers, brothers, fathers and sons It matters not to me [Chorus] I’m a force of nature pure and sure I’ve killed through all of time When a "Gale" force wind blows through you You’ll know that you are mine I am legend, I’m your end You’ll wither when I’m near I’m the years of death and dying The sum of all your fears [Verse 2] You may have had a brush with me Escaped and saved yourself Most likely I was occupied With killing someone else Legends fall when I come to call As I plan my next attack "Petty" things won’t matter Just ask "the Man in Black" The "Rage" is gone and so is "Bon" So young in their demise I ended the "Eruption" I took them in their prime [Chorus] I’m a force of nature pure and sure I’ve killed through all of time When a "Gale" force wind blows through you You’ll know that you are mine I am legend, I’m your end You’ll wither when I’m near I’m the years of death and dying The sum of all your fears [Guitar Solo: Gary Holt] [Guitar Solo: Lee Altus] [Verse 3] I cull the herd with no remorse Taking souls along the "Way" I’m here to set the balance Of all you have to pay I turned "Ziggy" into "Stardust" I’ve been killing ever since I took an "Eagle" from the sky I even killed a "Prince" Struck down the "Queen" Bid "Farewell to Kings" I took the "Angel of Death" I’m always at the ready To take away your breath [Chorus] I’m a force of nature pure and sure I’ve killed through all of time When a "Gale" force wind blows through you You’ll know that you are mine I am legend, I’m your end You’ll wither when I’m near I’m the years of death and dying The sum of all your fears