PENANCE
from POSTCARD COMETS (David Partridge, Songwriter)
Don (Zorro of Sorrow) McCarthy– cigarbox slide guitar Nathan McCarthy– bass David Partridge– Vocals, keyboards, production Produced, written and performed in Nova Scotia CANADA Words and music by David Partridge and Don McCarthy PENANCE Safe in bed, out like a light Wake up out of breath in the middle of the night Barking dog, car alarm The figure by the gate is intent on harm A siren prowls the rainy street Inky shadows reach for your feet Something’s wrong– this isn’t right Your penance is menace in the middle of the night. On the run, this town’s new But now you’re thinking maybe that they’re on to you. Trash can lid hits cobblestones Hinge on the back gate creaks and moans A scratching sound– is that the lock? Trouble at the door won’t stop to knock. Head turns left and quickly right Your penance is menace in the middle of the night. You’re beset– dread and debt Is that a shadow or a silhouette? A sinister visitor Just the wind? You can’t be sure. Are all the window locks secure? Could be the weather or something more. The knob is jiggling on your door…. Safe in bed, out like a light Wake up in a sweat in the middle of the night Floorboard creaks, fight or flight Your penance is menace in the middle of the night.
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