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The Song of the Knife

from A Flame in Avalon by Anne Lister

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about

A song dictated by an ugly long-bladed creature with a bit of an attitude problem.

lyrics

Listen to the singing of the knife
Listen to the story it told to me
All men are equal and some are free
That's how we justify life
Listen to the singing of the blade
Listen to the story it told last night
All men know evil and some know right
That's why we should be afraid.

You were the one who made a choice
You were the one who had a voice
You were the one who picked me up
Held me in his arms
You were the one who sharpened me
You were the one who hefted me
What kind of argument could There be
That you didn't mean any harm ?

Listen ..

You were the one who christened me
You were the one who bloodied me
You were the one who carved a pattern
Along my hilt
Yours was the argument yours the war
Yours the prize worth fighting for
Now it's time to count the score
And settle the guilt.

Listen ...

All through the centuries through the years
The knife blade sings of blood and tears
The knife blade sings of rage and fears
The killing and the pain
There's no conscience in the blade that kills
There's no desire and no lust to still
The knife just does as its master wills
And death leaves a stain.

Listen ...

I did not choose my master, said the knife
I did not choose my victim,said the knife
I did not choose the way
The place, the year or day
I did not choose my master, said the knife.

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from A Flame in Avalon, released May 1, 2020
Percussion - Steafan Hannigan
Harmony vocals - Mary McLaughlin

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Anne Lister Wales, UK

Anne is best known for her song "Icarus", recorded and performed by a number of different singers, including Martin Simpson and Nic Jones. "Astrolabe" is her ninth solo album.

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