Oh, Sisters of Mercy, they are not departed or goneThey were waiting for me, when I thought that I just can't go on
And they brought me their comfort , and later they brought me this song
Oh, I hope you run into them, you who've been traveling so long

Yes, you who must leave everything that you cannot control
It begins with your family , but soon it comes round to your soul
Well, I've been where you're hanging, I think I can see how you're pinned
When you're not feeling holy, your loneliness says that you've sinned

They lay down beside me, I made my confession to them
They touched both my eyes, and I touched the dew on their hem
If your life is a leaf, that the seasons tear off and condemn
They will bind you with love, that is gracefull and green as a stem

When I left they were sleeping, I hope you run into them soon
Don't turn on the lights, you can read their address by the moon
And you won't make me jealous, if I hear that they sweetened your night
We weren't lovers like that and besides it would still be alright