I am Plagued by an itch from the bite of a flea
that came here on the back of a crow
the bird that belonged to my one true love
and why she sent it I don't know
It could've been that time that I stayed out all night
drinking with a few of my friends
With each little bite there's this feeling that this might
well and truly be the end
That bird he came forward for his just reward
in the form of my right eye
no knowledge did I gain no wisdom in trade
just left here wondering why
I did spend in bed that one weekend
with her sister and her best friend
with each piece they take there's this feeling I can't shake
that this may well and truly be the end
rope binds my hand and irons on my feet
but my guts are what's keeping me here
I know when it is full she will have to move the bowl
and poison will mix with my tears
I thought this was done when I locked her in the trunk
and drove down past the river bend
though the car sunk in the lake there's this feeling I can't shake
that this may well and truly be my end
credits
from So Rested He by the Tumtum Tree,
track released October 18, 2011
Lyrics and Music by Joshua Johnson
Lead Vocals: Hilary Reid-Collins
Percussion: Raechel Burdette
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