“All is not lost, the unconquerable will, and study of revenge, immortal hate, and the courage never to submit or yield.”
― John Milton
lyrics
What is the sound of paradise lost?
An empty house with holes in the wall.
What was it like in heaven's fall?
Nothing but silence and darkness.
Where are you now
when I need you?
You cast me out when
I wanted to
Rise up singing
rise up singing.
The devil is a friend of mine
we talk together from time to time
he's really not the party type
he keeps himself to himself and waits.
Where are you now
when I need you?
You cast me out when
I wanted to
Rise up singing
rise up singing.
I was the son of the morning.
I was the star of the dawning.
I was to rule in heaven.
they clipped my wings
they cast me down.
I was the son of the morning.
I was the star of the dawning.
I was to rule in heaven.
they clipped my wings
they cast me down.
they gave me hooves
they cast me out.
At least I know
at least I've got
my own shadow
my own two hands
At least I know
at least I know
I'd rather rule in hell
than be a slave in heaven.
I was the son of the morning.
I was the star of the dawning.
I was to rule in heaven.
they clipped my wings
they cast me down.
I was the son of the morning.
I was the star of the dawning.
I was to rule in heaven.
they clipped my wings
they cast me down.
they gave me hooves
they cast me out.
credits
from Bad Girls' Smoking Lounge,
released July 6, 2019
Michelle Watts: Vocals, Electric Guitar
David Diaz: Electric Bass
Gyasi Greer: Drums
Producer: Anthony Ferreira
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