Closer, she smiles telling me not to worry I said I didn't know and I don't now But I won't let you fall if you come down Oh she was waiting On the wine dark sea with skinny lips of salt Better to give to thee, then to all the senators in the hall
And we all for knowing All that we never know We're all for knowing All that we never know
Well the suitors been complaining, it's a bitter taste of man I seen them eating and drinking and vying for her hand (some can hardly stand) I seen her walking too up the widow's walk I tell her to keep it on I tell her don't give up 'Cause I swear that he's coming Just wait a little more time
There's been a dead reckoning with the government And they think they know the plan They're drawing all their lots to see who's the better man And then the winner come and grabs her in stride Takes her to bed and makes her their bride But I reckon he gonna come home and see you makin' it with his wife
I've seen the blood escaping man Do not overlook him if you can I've seen the blood escaping man Do not over look him In her heart she hold the candle That guides her through the night
She came to me in secret and whispered at first light Please madame for all your beauty it's not me you want -I saw a bum in town who's body it leaves no blood Today as the suitors come there's a ragged beggar behind
I'd love to be your lover but there's a ragged beggar behind
I've seen the blood escaping man Do not overlook him if you can I've seen the blood escaping man Do not overlook him in your heart You hold the light that leads you Underneath the rags It is your man