Hangman
Fictional Lyrics

The moon shines through the clouds
The night is dark, but the light of the moon pierces through the clouds, giving hope that there is still some light left in the world.

See the black bird on a tree
Despite the darkness, there are still signs of life, and the black bird perched on the tree is a reminder of this.

His voice is loud, and clear
Even the bird is mocking the dire situation, as if it knows something the singer does not.

I think he is laughing at me
The artist is becoming increasingly paranoid and feels as though everything, including the bird, is against them.

I am writing a last letter
As the artist waits for their inevitable death, they take the time to pen a final goodbye to the world they are leaving behind.

While I wait for my end
The singer is resigned to their fate and knows there is no escape, so they must wait for their execution.

And I am still wondering
Despite everything, the singer is still curious about how they ended up in this position and what could have been done differently.

How did I come into this land
The artist questions the circumstances that led them to this point, wondering if it was fate or their own choices that got them here.

They even can say I'm a witch
The artist has been accused of a crime they did not commit, and the false accusations have led them to their demise.

I never even touched this stuff
The artist is innocent, but the accusers refuse to believe them, even though they have no evidence to back up the claim.

They always ask me to confess
The authorities are pressuring the singer to admit to something they did not do, but the singer knows that it will not change the outcome.

Now I see I'm not so tough
The artist realizes that they are not as strong as they thought they were and that they are afraid to face the harsh consequences of their wrongful accusation.

I'm afraid of the torture
The singer knows that they will be subjected to horrible torture before their execution, and the fear of this is almost too much to bear.

So I sit in agony
The singer is tormented by their thoughts as they await their impending doom.

Don't know what I should do
The singer is lost and has no idea what their next move should be, as they have no control over their situation.

I would confess to get free
Despite being innocent, the artist would rather falsely confess to the crime in order to escape their torturous fate and spare themselves further pain.

You will hang on the big black tree
The hangman informs the artist of their death sentence and the fact that they will be hanged on a tree for all to see.

Said the hangman right to me
The hangman is reminding the singer that their fate is imminent and that there is no chance of escape.

At the crossing of the two dark ways
The place of execution is at a crossroads, where two seemingly ominous paths intersect, adding to the already gloomy atmosphere.

So you better enjoy your last days
The hangman suggests that the artist should embrace their remaining time, as they will not have much longer to live.