By the first rays of dawn, I rise up by the cold morning light, And I'm on my way Soon the sound of my horse will be breaking the silence of a brand new day No one can see my face as I hide in the dark of my jet black cloak Nor a man or a child could ever know why I ride by their homes For I bring the truth to all who will Be wise enough to hear the words I speak But no one seems to believe [Chorus] Call me madman, I bring you madness Call me seer, I bring you fears I am the Messenger, I am the messenger No one believes but I speak the truth ♪ Tragedy is what all mankind will surely reach, It's meant to be Hear my words, I warn you all of the coming end, you must believe For I received a gift of prophecy A mission I must fulfil, Chosen to bring the word that no man will believe [Chorus] Call me madman, I bring you madness Call me seer, I bring you fears I am the Messenger, I am the messenger No one believes but I speak the truth ♪ Every day life is passing me by Far away I long for the day I will finally Find peace from all this refrain But now I must ride on my way [Chorus] ♪ Call me madman, I bring you madness Call me seer, I bring you fears I am the Messenger, I am the messenger No one believes but I speak the truth I am the Messenger, I am the messenger You will believe when death reaps you all