Malediction Lyrics

I am walking in the last rays of the setting sun
Whistling a hangman's tune with head held high,
Swinging my gun
I say this little boy is angry
I say this little boy is mad
This little boy comes to destroy, stone eyed, hard faced,
In swathes of vengeance clad

And the black cock crows
And a dead wind blows

In my wake are seven women who tried to steal my soul
In my belly six wild wolves curse and howl
From their foul hole
I say no earthly will may stop me
I say no earthly will may try
No earthly will may halt the spill of blood from wounds
And tears from grieving eyes

And the black cock crows
And a dead wind blows

Below me burn the city lights like fires of pearls and jewels
I'm climbing down the city walls, unseen, unfussed -
The sentries must be fools
I say all pleasantries are over
I say all pleasantries are past
My enemies you pimps and thieves prepare to meet
Your nemesis at last !

London March 1998

On "A Rock In The Weary Land"