Western Eyes

[Verse 1: Beth Gibbons] Forgotten throes at another's lie The heart of love is our only light Faithless greed, consolidating Holding down, sweet charity [Pre-Chorus: Beth Gibbons] With western eyes, and serpent's breath We lay our own conscience to rest [Chorus: Beth Gibbons] But I'm aching at the view Yes, I'm breaking at the seams just like you [Verse 2: Beth Gibbons] They have values of a certain taste The innocent, they can hardly wait To crucify, invalidating Turning to dishonesty [Pre-Chorus: Beth Gibbons] With western eyes, and serpent's breath They lay their own conscience to rest But then they lie, and then they dare to be Hidden heroes candidly [Chorus: Beth Gibbons] So, I'm aching at the view Yes, I'm breaking at the seams just like you [Outro: Sean Atkins] I feel so cold On hookers and gin This mess we're in