The Severed Garden

The Severed Garden

The Severed Garden

Wow, I'm sick of doubtWow, I'm sick of doubt
Live in the light of certainLive in the light of certain
SouthSouth
Cruel bindings.Cruel bindings.
The servants have the powerThe servants have the power
Dog-men and their mean womenDog-men and their mean women
Pulling poor blankets overPulling poor blankets over
Our sailorsOur sailors

I'm sick of dour facesI'm sick of dour faces
Staring at me from the tvStaring at me from the tv
Tower, I want roses inTower, I want roses in
My garden bower; dig?My garden bower; dig?
Royal babies, rubiesRoyal babies, rubies
Must now replace abortedMust now replace aborted
Strangers in the mudStrangers in the mud
These mutants, blood-mealThese mutants, blood-meal
For the plant that's plowed.For the plant that's plowed.

They are waiting to take us intoThey are waiting to take us into
The severed gardenThe severed garden
Do you know how pale and wanton thrillfulDo you know how pale and wanton thrillful
Comes death on a strange hourComes death on a strange hour
Unannounced, unplanned forUnannounced, unplanned for
Like a scaring over-friendly guest you'veLike a scaring over-friendly guest you've
Brought to bedBrought to bed
Death makes angels of us allDeath makes angels of us all
And gives us wingsAnd gives us wings
Where we had shouldersWhere we had shoulders
Smooth as raven'sSmooth as raven's
ClawsClaws

No more money, no more fancy dressNo more money, no more fancy dress
This other kingdom seems by far the bestThis other kingdom seems by far the best
Until it's other jaw reveals incestUntil it's other jaw reveals incest
And loose obedience to a vegetable law.And loose obedience to a vegetable law.

I will not goI will not go
Prefer a feast of friendsPrefer a feast of friends
To the giant family.To the giant family.