Gives Teeth pt. I (Sub Rosa)

from The Gospel Toughs by Dolmens

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Look at the weather on the calends of July
we'll be strangers by the coming of the ides
there is an altar where the both of us can meet
I will prove my worth and loyalty to thee.
Everything said here is never leaving here, you see
doesn't mean I trust you less or anything
but I am keeping my mouth shut,
my word should be enough
sub rosa, sub rosa.

How do you walk up straight when I can barely stand
is this secret worth the crippling of a man
how do you sleep at night
the weight would break my back
how do you sleep?

I had begun to like you more as time went by
like a birthmark or a poor bottle of wine
it's quiet in Sarajevo, sharpening your teeth
you've been waiting for the perfect time to make a leap
they deserve everything that comes their way
but please don't make a show of it or anything
but I am keeping my mouth shut
the whole ride on the bus
sub rosa, sub rosa.

All the men you thought were me
all the misery
well I'm better now.

How do you sleep?
How can you look at me and still have strength to stand
how does summer turn to winter in a two week span
how can you break a pact and say it was always the plan
how do you sleep?

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from The Gospel Toughs, released September 12, 2021

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