Violet Town Songtext
von The Gadflys

Oh sister, will you cry for me
And pity me a little
For jealousy, blind jealousy
Has brought me low and I′m in need
And don't be angry, father dear
Though I sold the gifts you gave me
I know now that I was wrong
And the lesson is hard and I must learn
For I am bound to die tomorrow
I never meant to bring you sorrow


When I was down in Violet Town
I met a fine young captain
He pledged his love to me
And swore that he would never leave
In good faith then I was betrayed
And my soldier did forsake me
He was promised to another′s hand
And only meant to toy with me

And so I waited by his window
Hoping to catch him as he slumbered
And as the darkness fell
I took my knife into his room
I kissed him once while he was sleeping
And I killed him where he lay

Dear mother, say a prayer for me
For my life has gone to ruin
And though it's vain, I wish that I
Had never left your side
Now I must die upon the gallows
I never meant to bring you sorrow