[Intro] (Ethereal vocalizing) (Distant rhythmic thumping) [Verse 1] Flint-strike in the damp of the wood White phosphorus where the shadow stood Marrow humming like an electric wire Pulling the thread of an ancient fire [Chorus] Oh, watch the arc of the silver-gold! (Rising, rising) Spinning velvet into stars, brave and bold Breath of the moon on a high-wire Ghost in the dark, a spark in the pyre (Hee-hee! Oh-ho-oh!) [Verse 2] Heels clicking on the edge of the world Silk banner in the black unfurled Trees calling my name by the root Tasting the strange and forbidden fruit [Chorus] Oh, watch the arc of the silver-gold! (Rising, rising) Spinning velvet into stars, brave and bold Breath of the moon on a high-wire Ghost in the dark, a spark in the pyre (Hee-hee! Oh-ho-oh!) [Bridge] (Staccato piano) Rain is a drum on the skin of the lake (Boom-pamm, boom-pamm) How much thunder can a spirit take? Through the briars, through the gale Tear the hem of the heavy white veil! [Outro] (High soprano trills) (Fading tribal percussion) The spark... the pyre... (Whispered) Coming home. [End]
