Rake

I used to wake and run with the moon
I lived like a rake and a young man
I covered my lovers with flowers and wounds
My laughter, the devil would frighten
The sun, it'd come up and beat me back down
But every cruel day had its nightfall
I'd welcome the stars with wine and guitars
Full of fire and forgetful

Well, my body was sharp, the dark air clean
And outrage my joyful companion
And whispering women, how sweet they did seem
Kneeling for me to command them
And time was like water, but I was the sea
And I'd never noticed it passing
Except for the turning of night into day
And the turning of day into cursing

You look at me now and don't think I don't know
What all of your eyes are saying
So he wants us to believe these ravings and lies
Just tricks that his brains been a-playing
A lover of women, he can't hardly stand
He trembles, he's bent, and he's broken
Well, I've fallen, it's true, but I say unto you
Hold your tongues until after I've spoken

I was taking my pride in the pleasures I'd known
I laughed and thought I'd be forgiven
But my laughter turned round, eyes blazing, and said
"My friend, we're holding a wedding"
I buried my face, but it spoke once again
It's the night to the day that we're binding
And now the dark air is like fire on my skin
And even the moonlight is blinding