The Mandrake's Cry
Danzig · The Lost Tracks of Danzig [2007]
sleep the deep nocturnal lullaby
sleep the deep nocturnal lullaby
I'm out listening for the mandrake's cry, tonight
born in the light of a dying sun
free when the night has just begun, now
drift into the sleep of no return
drift until you reach another realm
I'm out walking til the mandrake screams tonight
born in the light of a dying sun
free when the night has just begun, now
oh...sleep tonight
drift to the sleep of no return
sleep the deep nocturnal lullaby
sleep the deep nocturnal lullaby
I'm out listening for the mandrake's cry, tonight
born in the light of a dying sun
free when the night has just begun
born in the light of a dying sun
free when the night has just begun
sleep the deep nocturnal lullaby
I'm out listening for the mandrake's cry, tonight
born in the light of a dying sun
free when the night has just begun, now
drift into the sleep of no return
drift until you reach another realm
I'm out walking til the mandrake screams tonight
born in the light of a dying sun
free when the night has just begun, now
oh...sleep tonight
drift to the sleep of no return
sleep the deep nocturnal lullaby
sleep the deep nocturnal lullaby
I'm out listening for the mandrake's cry, tonight
born in the light of a dying sun
free when the night has just begun
born in the light of a dying sun
free when the night has just begun
The Mandrake's Cry
The Mandrake's Cry stands as a haunting centerpiece on The Lost Tracks of Danzig, a 2007 compilation that gathers previously unreleased material from the late 1980s. Recorded during the peak of Danzig's early career, the track exemplifies the band's signature blend of gothic metal and theatrical horror themes. With Paul Raymond's distinctive, raspy vocals leading the charge, the song captures the raw, visceral energy characteristic of the era's underground metal scene. It serves as a testament to the band's prolific output during their formative years, offering listeners a glimpse into the darker, more experimental facets of their discography that were not included on their major label releases.