Anaïs Mitchell

Our Lady of the Underground
PERSEPHONEI don't know about you, boysBut if you're like me then hanging aroundThis old manhole is bringing you downSix-feet-under getting under your skinCabin fever is a-setting inYou're stir crazy! You're stuck in a rut!Or you could use a little pick-me-upI can give you what it is you craveA little something from the good old daysI got the wind right here in a jarI got the rain on tap at the barI got the sunshine up on the shelfAllow me to introduce myselfBrother, what's my name?My name is...Our Lady of the Underground!PERSEPHONEBrother, what's my name?CROWDOur Lady of Ways!Our Lady of Means!PERSEPHONESongtexteBrother, what's my name?My name is...CROWDOur Lady of the Upside DownPERSEPHONEBrother what's my name?I'll tell you my name...Persephone!Come here, brother, let me guessIt's the little things you missSpring flowers, autumn leavesAsk me, brother, and you shall receiveOr maybe these just ain't enoughMaybe you're looking for some stronger stuffI got a sight for the sorest eyeWhen's the last time you saw the sky?Wipe away your tears, brotherBrother, I know how you feelI can see you're blinded by the sadness of it allBut look a little closer, everything will be revealedLook a little closer, there's a crack in the wallYou want stars? I got a skyfulPut a quarter in the slot, you'll get an eyefulYou want the moon? I got her tooShe's right here waiting in my pay-per-viewOh, how long's it been?A little moonshine ain't no sinOne at a time, boys, straight lineWhat the boss don't know, the boss won't mind Aus Songtexte Mania