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