The family together
They gather for the feast
They grab it with their bloody fingers
Hungry for the meat
And now the sup be over
Yawning in the cave
They knew not what would happen, and nobody would be saved
Wallowing debauchery
Life was so sublime
As if nobody noticed they were running out of time
Running out of time
The locals all be terrified
From friends and family
And notified the King
Investigate the mystery
They mounted up a hundred men
Their gallops shook the ground
They found the cave by torchlight
Released a dozen hounds
The scale of dust is balanced
No need for appeal
The subjects are reminded at the end of every meal
At the end of every meal
Do you think that we’re afraid to die?
I spit your brother’s blood back in your eye
And when you lay you down to sleep
The portraits of our wicked deeds repeat, repeat
Do you think that we’re afraid to die?
I spit your brother’s blood back in your eye
And though your faith may be restored
Our crimes live on forever more, more
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A Cannibals Lament
Well, I’m not just a guy There’s me, myself, and I The tolling of the bell alone in guarded cell The firmament of stars as seen through iron bars With …
A Cannibals Lament
Well, I’m not just a guy There’s me, myself, and I The tolling of the bell alone in guarded cell The firmament of stars as seen through iron bars With …
Black Agnes
Good morning Mrs Douglas We shall nay behave Amongst the bones and jewelry Within our coastal cave The night has brought us fortune Our bellies ripe with meat Our …
Black Agnes
Good morning Mrs Douglas We shall nay behave Amongst the bones and jewelry Within our coastal cave The night has brought us fortune Our bellies ripe with meat Our …
Fiona (Wee Luv Ewe)
There once was a sheep in the highlands “Fiona” was her name She once went amiss when she tumbled off a cliff And given up for dead and not for fame Seven …