
Serpent of the Silk Sky v2
[Verse 1] Incense on the window Wax tears on the floor Red thread around my fingers I’ve been here before Your name in a circle Drawn slow in the dust Tongue tastes of copper Breath tastes of rust [Chorus] Om shanti Shanti Kali ma (ahh) Shadow in the jasmine Calling from afar Om shanti Shanti Open wide Serpent of the silk sky Coil inside [Verse 2] Eyes like closed lanterns You hum through the veil Syllables like spinning wheels Turning through my ribs So pale Lanterns swing in my chest Gold smoke in my lungs I follow every phantom Thread of your ancient tongue [Chorus] Om shanti Shanti Kali ma (ahh) Shadow in the jasmine Calling from afar Om shanti Shanti Open wide Serpent of the silk sky Coil inside [Bridge] Om mani padme hum (oh) Fever on my quiet skin Every sacred little wound Is a doorway you slip in [Chorus] Om shanti Shanti Kali ma (ahh) Shadow in the jasmine Calling from afar Om shanti Shanti Open wide Serpent of the silk sky Coil inside

