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The Muse & The Martyr

from Barbarians by Chasca

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I-I am your greed
I-I am your pride
I-I am your seed
I-I am your blight

The martyr called her to his fire and told her of his deep desire
You will be the spirit and I will be the host
The muse gave out a mocking laugh then she broke his bread in half
One piece for the flesh and one for the ghost

The muse and the martyr continued to barter
Some praxis for passion some whimsy for wine
The muse stoked the fire the martyr got higher
And said show me death when I show you the sign

The muse said you’ll see death means nothing to me
The martyr just grimaced and held out his hand
The muse gaily took it and eagerly shook it
And said with a wink so I’m at your command

Now we’ll sing
Now we’ll shine
Now we’re free
Now you’re mine

The fire had waned and the wine was well drained
The muse and the martyr got down to their task
The muse said we’ll be one by the time it’s all done
This is my price and it’s all I can ask

The music was groomed and the melodies bloomed
Lush in its body and tasteful in tone
The martyr did use all the love of his muse
She for her part was no longer alone

Now we’ll sing
Now we’ll shine
Now we’re free
Now you’re mine

Then she said

I-I am your greed
I-I am your pride

The martyr tipped his hat at death
The muse consumed his final breath
She was his famine and he was her feast
So broken hearted the muse then departed
And left her cold lover in silence and peace
Then with a chortle both glib and immortal
She lit up her fire and practiced her craft
She played on her lyre while tending her fire
And sang as she burned and burned as she laughed

Now we’ll sing
Now we’ll shine
Now we’re free
Now you’re mine

Then she said

I-I am your greed
I-I am your pride
I-I am your seed
I-I am your blight

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from Barbarians, released June 30, 2015

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Chasca San Marcos, Texas

Glammed out alternative rock with a healthy dose of Rocky Horror dramatics and devil-horned power chords!

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