Purple Cow

from Skin by Gown

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lyrics

Something you told me
One thing you shared
The last thing she asked for
You brought it, you cared

A drink to sip on
Awaiting the dark
You bring it, she sips it
Melting, this part

You took on her flower
You took on the need
To be the good woman
And what does that bring?

The sex then the violence
The beatings ensued
Learn from your mother
Where does that leave you?

The chill frost
The milk it contains
Pour grape juice on it
Now watch the flames

It burns though it's cold
We have that effect
Bring on the darkness
And the violet

Look all you children
Look to the sky
It brightens and shines like flickering eyes

Watch your shadows
Watch how they cast
But bare your emotions for
The final glass
The final glass
The final glass

Bring on the darkness

Something mom told me
Something mom said
A drink to prepare
Requested from her mom's deathbed
A brandy perhaps?
A bourbon neat?
Impending darkness
It's what we'll all meet

And who could blame her
For wanting something sweet?
And as dutiful daughter
you didn't miss a beat
Go forth, good woman!
No need for alarm!
He'll give you his last name
And take away his charm

"Love and Marriage
Love and Marriage
It's an institute that you can't disparage"
Well tell that to those who've suffered
and died from it
They've tasted the darkness
The violet

The violet!

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from Skin, released September 1, 2018
Whitney Jewett and Nelle Owens Dunlap

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