The Play of Tooth and Claw

There are still things that I can never say to anyone
(I think you know)
My melody marks a trace
(I think you know)

I can’t forget, I can’t unsee it
The afternoon I saw
The curtain rose, blood red open
To start the play of tooth and claw

The noble lies, the words I speak to keep us warm and dignified
(Power laughs)
That melody that you don’t want to hear
(Power laughs, the secret song)

I can’t forget, I can’t unhear it
The afternoon I heard
The choir’s mouth, blood red open
To sing the play of tooth and claw