ghostflowers

Lyrics

through the back alleys the smoke and the lanterns
beyond the jokes the half-hearted banter
you see a horse you want it to run faster
get in the stage coach where in the world are your manners

it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me
it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me

you see the clouds you hear the thunder
picture the ship as it sank and went under
you hear the hooves the clack the clunder
close your eyes because you can’t help but wonder

it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me
it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me

carry your candles carry your flowers
to the top of the hill into the scandalous mansion
through the gates your dirty brown sandals
up to the door with the bright red handle

it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me
it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me

carry your candles carry your flowers
but don’t open your eyes until you get to the mantel
carry your candles carry your flowers
but don’t open your eyes until you get to the mantel

it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me
it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me
it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me
it breaks like a wave and it sinks like a wave under me

under me
under me
under me
under me
under me
under me
under me