ist - King Martha - Released 2005
The Silence
Eyes glazed, fixed on the road
Window open, smoking
My fingers drum, a tattoo code
Against your neck as you start choking
Don’t ask why, we’re cranking up the violence
Takes a scream to break the silence
Mascara runs, but you sit tight
And dare me to remember
Your bruises glow, by fag-end light
You bare your breast to kiss the ember
Don’t ask why, we’re cranking up the violence
Takes a scream to break the silence
There once was a time, I’d elicit a sigh
Instead of extracting your tears
At least I can’t catch you out in a lie
When all I can hear is the blood in my ears
Eyes glazed, side of the road
Metal liquorice-twisted with limb
There on the dash, he smiles, he’s five years old
A week before the bastards killed him
In the end, it’s all about the violence
Takes a scream to break the silence
(c) 2005 ist
Lyrics: Hall Music: Hall/Haynes/McCourt/Ilett
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