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Thinning-of-the-Veil.mp3<\/a>
\nThinning-of-the-Veil.mp4<\/a>
\nThinning-of-the-Veil-Pt-2.mp3<\/a>
\nThinning-of-the-Veil-Pt-2.mp4<\/a>
\nThinning-of-the-Veil-intro.mp3<\/a><\/p>\n

[Intro]
\nThat time of year
\n(When you should fear)
\nThe thinning of the veil
\n(You’re turning pale)<\/p>\n

[Verse 1]
\nThe boundary
\n… between the living
\n(and the dead)
\nHarder to see
\n… forgiving…
\n(the devil wed)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nThat time of year
\n(When you should fear)
\nYour soul consumed
\n(Without costume)<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
\nThe thinning of the veil
\n(You’re turning pale)
\nThe thing to fear
\n(Itself is clear)
\nFear!<\/p>\n

[Verse 2]
\nIn breadth (and depth)
\nGrowing thinner (thinner)
\nHeaven and hell… (well)
\nBetwixt (we dwell)
\nOr couldn’t you tell
\n(Might be just as well)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nThat time of year
\n(When you should fear)
\nYour soul consumed
\n(Without costume)<\/p>\n

[Outro]
\nThe thinning of the veil
\n(Hear the voices wail)
\nThe thing to fear
\n(Itself is clear)
\nFear!
\n(Fear itself is here)
\nListen… hear<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE SONG
\nHalloween began with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain around 2,000 years ago, a time when Celts wore disguises and masks to ward off spirits believed to roam the Earth during the thinning of the veil between worlds. This pagan holiday marked the end of summer and the harvest, and the transition into winter, with bonfires and costumes playing a significant role in the traditions to confuse and deter evil spirits.<\/p>\n

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The Celtic Festival of Samhain<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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