“Cyrano de Berger’s Back” is the sole track on A Minute to Pray, A Second to Die not composed by frontman Chris D. Instead, it’s credited to bassist John Doe of the legendary L.A. punk group X, who, along with X drummer D.J. Bonebrake, joined the Flesh Eaters for this record.
An early demo of “Cyra...
I got a couple words to say
For all you strong and silent types
Who don't talk to the ones they love
Though it means their life
I'll say this
Next time you get stuck
And the words won't come
"Your eyes are blue as the coals that burn
In your black corsage"
I'll talk for you
Under the balcony in blue
I'll talk for you
I'll talk for you
Cyrano de Berger's back
I'm gonna listen carefully
To hear what our Roxanne will say
And though I love her 20 times more
I would never say
"I should be the rouge and color on your cheeks"
Instead I'll just make you look good
And be so discreet
I got ten arms for you
Ten hearts are beating true
This ain't a lie
This ain't behind
Cyrano de Berger's back
I'll talk for you
Under the balcony in blue
I'll talk for you
I'll talk for you
Cyrano de Berger's back
Cyrano de Berger’s Back was written by John Doe (X).
Cyrano de Berger’s Back was produced by Chris D..