Merry Widow

I do not sleep at night

Restless 'til morning light

I cannot breathe

For him I wait

Laced tight like Bettie

Bound up like bait

Just like a lonesome rose

My desperation grows

Until he sees

And fills my hollow heart

With temporary sparks and debris

Smear rouge across my lips to cover up sorrow

Put all my trust in lust to fight loneliness to the ground

I leave a trail for his hungry heart to follow

Whenever he comes to town

Now everywhere I go

I wear my merry widow

Vigilantly

Just call my name

You know my answer's always the samе

Long as I'm yours to keep

I swear I'll never weep

Evеr again

For love's abandoned me

But with you I can safely pretend

Smear rouge across my lips to cover up sorrow

Put all my trust in lust to fight loneliness to the ground

I leave a trail for his hungry heart to follow

Whenever he comes to town

I do not sleep at night

Restless 'til morning light

I cannot breathe

For him I wait

Laced tight like Bettie

Bound up like bait