For Maria
Wynners Lyrics

Sunrise, this is the last thing that I'll ever see
As I prepare myself to face my execution, I am aware that sunrise is the last beautiful thing that I will see.

Out in the courtyard they're ready for me
The authorities are waiting for me in the courtyard to execute me for my crime.

But I go to the Lord with no fear
I am not afraid to face my punishment because I know that I will soon meet my maker.

'Cause I did what I did for Maria
My actions, leading me to this execution, were all done for the sake of avenging the death of my beloved wife, Maria.

As I rode into town with the sun coming down
As I approached the town, the setting sun filled the sky with a vibrant display of colors.

All the windows were barred, there was no-one around
The town was empty and all the windows were shut, indicating that the people knew what was coming.

For they knew that I'd come with my hand on my gun
The town people were fearful of me as I arrived with my gun at the ready, seeking revenge for my wife's death.

And revenge in my heart for Maria
My heart was filled with a desire for revenge against those who had wronged my wife.

My dearest departed Maria
Maria, my beloved wife, had passed away due to the actions of others.

Take an eye for an eye
I believe in an old saying, 'an eye for an eye,' meaning that punishment must fit the crime.

And a life for a life
Those who take a life must also be prepared to lose one in return.

For somebody must die for the death of my wife
Someone must pay the ultimate price for the injustice done to my wife.

Laughter echoed across from the end of the street
I heard laughter emanating from the end of the street, indicating that the person I was seeking was closeby.

There was the man I was burning to meet
The laughter was coming from the man who was responsible for my wife's death, the one I had been longing to confront.

And my mind was so calm and so clear
I felt a sense of calm and clarity in my mind as I finally faced my enemy.

And I took my revenge for Maria
I finally had the opportunity to avenge my wife's murder and I took it without any hesitation.

And he fell to the ground
My enemy was defeated as he fell to the ground.

Raising dust all around
As he fell, dust rose all around him, creating a cloud of chaos.

But I knew he was dead long before he went down
I already knew that he was going to die even before he fell to the ground.

It was quick and was clean, made it easy on him
I made sure that his death was quick and painless, out of mercy for him.

Which is more than he did for Maria
His actions towards my wife were cruel and merciless, unlike my own when it came to his end.

Maria, Maria
Maria, my beloved wife, is always on my mind.

I did what I did for Maria
Everything I did leading up to this point was done for the sake of seeking justice for my wife, Maria.