Two Faces

from Bent Penny's East End Of The House by Bent Penny's

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lyrics

Don’t go near the water no don’t go near the water

In the dark he is waiting, a serpent’s tongue investigating
feel excitement escalating, jaws close in around the prey
Sunlight reflects upon an open sea
there’s something lurking in the deep

He was the jester, he was the clown.
watched them lay their money down,
Children bought and children sold no chance for them of growing old
Who was it handed him the keys placed that child upon his knee
I can feel the weight of infamy was it you or was it me?

Don’t go near the water no don’t go near the water
mummy the fishes look so bright
Don’t go near the water no don’t go near the water
or you won’t come back alive.

Oh they were all so eager I’d roll them like a cigarette
Gary said he liked the blonde ones I just said I’d take the rest
But any time I think what happened I’d told a truth, they thought in jest
come along bring me your children the flavour of innocence is best.

No don’t go near the water no don’t go near the water,
mummy the fishes look so bright
No don’t go near the water Or you won’t come back alive.

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from Bent Penny's East End Of The House, released November 14, 2013
Mark Bannerman - words
Ken Stephenson - vocal, guitars, keyboards
Lee Davidson - drums
Jo Kelly Stephenson - backing vocals

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