There were two recorded versions of Among the Ruins.
1.
The Game is Afoot demo (1985) - repeats opening verse and no
guitar solo (3.7 megs mp3) 2. Montreal demo
(1986) - includes guitar solo and more melodic chorus (3.6 megs mp3)
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Among the Ruins (a woman walking among the ruins)
The coldest winter night I walked a lonely path
I viewed the sky alive with fire from the aftermath
There was a woman who stood in front of me
She wore a wedding gown of silk that was all bloody
I put the ring on her finger and gave her a kiss
There was no one left to see us wed only Fate could now witness
What could not be seen? What could be seen?
What could not be seen? What could be seen?
Was a woman walking among the ruins
A woman walking among the ruins
A woman walking among the ruins
No place for the night
New York was rubble and Moscow a fire
It was the first time in their history that the temperature had
gone higher
Something did happen as I glimpsed upon the light
That bride of mine whom I had wed gave me a fearful fright
I stood in horror as she went into the light
The portrait of something holy in the darkest night
What could not be seen? What could be seen?
What could not be seen? What could be seen?
Was a woman walking among the ruins
A woman walking among the ruins
A woman walking among the ruins
No place for the night
[guitar solo then repeat chorus]
What could be seen was a fire in the skies
The vision of a woman was a holy sign
No place for the night
No place for the night
No place for the night!
Words and music by Peter Forrest |
