Rake Songtext
von Rhonda Harris

Well I used to wink and run with the moon
I lived like a rink and a young man
I curbed my lovers with flowers and wounds
A laughter the devil would frighten
The sun she would come and beat me back down
But every cruel day had its nightfall
I′d welcome the stars with wine and guitars
Full of fire and forgetful
My body was sharp, the dark air clean
And outrage my joyful companion
Whispering women, how sweet they did seem
Kneeling for me to command them
Time was like water, but I was the sea
I never have noticed it passing
Except for the turning of night into day
And turning of day into cursing


You look at me now and don't think I don′t know
What all your eyes are saying
Does he want us to believe these ravings and lies
They're just tricks that his brain's been playing
A lover of women, he can′t hardly stand
He trembles, he′s bent, and he's broken
I′ve fallen, it's true, but I say unto you
Hold your tongues ′til I have spoken
I was taking my pride in the pleasures I've known
I laughed and thought I′d be forgiven
But my laughter turned 'round eyes blazing and said
"My friend, we're holding your wedding"
I buried my face, but it spoke once again
The night to the day we′re binding
And now the dark air′s like fire on my skin
And even the moonlight is blinding