Elizabeth

"Elizabeth" is a song by Ghost. The track was released as the lead single from the group's first studio album Opus Eponymous.

Background and release
The song "Elizabeth" is about Elizabeth Báthory, who is known for killing virgins and bathing in their blood.​​​​​ In 2010, the band produced a three-track demo and the vinyl-only single "Elizabeth", before releasing their first studio album, Opus Eponymous on October 18, 2010.

Side A

 * 1) "Elizabeth"  – 3:54

Side B

 * 1) "Death Knell" – 4:35

Lyrics
Underneath the moonlight Of old Hungarian skies Buried in the blood-drenched earth These barren lands of ice She was an evil woman With an evil old soul Piercing eyes emotionless A heart so black and cold

Elizabeth, in the chasm where was my soul Forever young, Elizabeth Báthory in the castle of your death You're still alive, Elizabeth

Her pact with Satan Her despisal of mankind Her acts of cruelty and her lust for blood Makes her one of us

Our ancient countess Was refused her desires will To bathe in pure fresh blood She'd peasant virgins killed

Elizabeth, in the chasm where was my soul Forever young, Elizabeth Báthory in the castle of your death You're still alive, Elizabeth Elizabeth, in the chasm where was my soul Forever young, Elizabeth Báthory in the castle of your death You're still alive, Elizabeth

Personnel

 * Papa Emeritus – vocal
 * Nameless Ghouls – lead guitarist  Alchemy fire symbol.svg, bassist Alchemy water symbol.svg, keyboardist Alchemy air symbol.svg, drummer Alchemy earth symbol.svg, rhythm guitarist 152516101954918818.png

Trivia

 * The single version of "Elizabeth" is slightly different compared to the album version.
 * The B-side, "Death Knell", is a demo version according to the promotional text on Iron Pegasus Records' MySpace blog.