How still was the night when you first kissed me, how bright were the stars all around,
how sweet the song that the whippoorwill did sing, how lovely as you laid me in the ground.
I spotted you in a crowd of persons, so personable in your fashion gown,
so I took a confident swig, and I did myself a jig, put on my best smile and went to town.
You told me you thought me quite the talent, and you could see I wore my heart right there on my sleeve,
you said hey babe let's find a quiet place, we can get together like two trees and then we'll leave.
I thought how strange when you took me to the graveyard, but how romantically magical were we,
you said let's lie down, and have another round, as you stole my shirt from my body shivering.
And then I noticed there were some other people, dressed in black garbs from foot to crown,
I said hey what's the deal? and another kiss you did steal, you said don't worry they're just some friends of mine from out of town.
And then overcame by a feeling quite satanic, I began to panic as you strapped me down,
although I struggled and I strained, your hearts lulling refrain, made me think this was some kinky thing I'd never heard about.
But those thoughts were quickly put to rest, when you took your knife and plunged it in my chest,
and as I slowly died, your friends ate my insides, and then came the part which was best.
You all tore off your clothes and all your skin, and revealed your true demons hiding within,
and with this I realized, I probably could have been more wise, but the heart wants what it wants, and I have to sit with my decision.
How still was the night when you first kissed me, how bright were the stars all around,
how sweet the song that the whippoorwill did sing, how lovely as you laid me in the ground.
credits
from 3 Murders,
released October 22, 2020
Jackson Cavalier: Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Nose Trumpet
Devon Rose: Vocals, Nose Trumpet
A vibrant vision of "Central Americana" from the Costa Rica-based artist, blending heartland devotionals with playful Tropicália grooves. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 27, 2022