Only in a sleepy haze
The mem'ry of cleaner days
Holds my head against the floor
If I can't walk, break my knees
If I can't eat, take my teeth
If I can't breathe, please open up the door
Hold me fast my ugly home
Salvation never could achieve release
From such a dying breed
Margaret walks you past your house
She never lets the good things out
She never gave a wink to a dying man
"This old world is on its way,"
She used to say (without a smile)
"We all need redemption once in awhile"
Making love to my favorite chair
I stare for miles beyond this wall
Still hoping for a change in this same state
If I'm lost turn out the lights
If I am wrong, I might be right
If I forget, it might be too late
St. George is wholly unaware
Your evil serpent isn't there
Striking out at you across the room
Even as he wields his spear
Playing with your basic fears
He's hoping for deliverance too soon
Margaret walks you to your house
She never lets the bad things out
She never crushed a bug under her thumb
"This old world is on its way,"
She used to say (without a smile)
"We all need redemption after awhile"
credits
from Faithless,
released June 5, 2010
Liam O'Brien - Guitar
Willie Bauer - Guitar
Jacob Wright - Banjo
Wilmer Chan - Bass
Jake Crowe - Clarinet
Matt Mohns - Tuba
Jeff Edenberg - Saw
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