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The final song on Still Searching. It picks up where “All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues” leaves off on the character’s suicide and refusal of spiritual help.
“The Priest and the Matador” is featured on the band’s compilation album Follow Your Bliss: The Best of Senses Fail.
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
Here I lie, I'm staring at
Clouds in shapes of dogs and cats
I hear a woman start to yell
"Oh, dear god, I think he fell!"
[Chorus]
I'm the arrow shot straight to Hell from the bow of William Tell
My body lies kissing the ground like a cross turned upside down
[Verse 2]
A priest is rushing to my side
Begins to read me my last rights
"Father, you're too late, my faith is weak
So won't you save your half-hearted speech?"
[Chorus]
I'm the arrow shot straight to Hell from the bow of William Tell
My body lies kissing the ground like a cross turned upside down
[Bridge]
A man bends down and says, "Son
We're gonna get through this one!
Take my hand, and let us pray!"
I scream, "Please get the fuck away!"
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
I'm the arrow shot straight to Hell from the bow of William Tell
My body lies kissing the ground like a cross turned upside down
[Post-Chorus]
The ambulance is singing as cops push back the crowd
I start to take my last breath as blood pours out my mouth
The medic's walking my way, I think this could be it
I hear him start to state, "The time of death is half past six..."
[Outro]
I'm the arrow shot straight to Hell...
I'm the arrow shot straight to Hell...
[Instrumental Outro]
The Priest and the Matador was written by Buddy Nielsen.
The Priest and the Matador was produced by Brian McTernan.
Senses Fail released The Priest and the Matador on Tue Oct 10 2006.