[Verse 1]
Forgotten throes of another's life
The heart of love is our only light
Faithless screeds, consolidating
Holding down sweet charity
[Pre-Chorus]
With western eyes and serpents' breath
We lay our own conscience to rest
[Chorus]
But I'm aching at the view
Yes, I'm breaking at the seams just like you
[Verse 2]
They have values of a certain taste
The innocent they can hardly wait
To crucify, invalidating
Turning to dishonesty
[Pre-Chorus]
With western eyes and serpents' breath
They lay their own conscience to rest
But then they lie and then they dare to be
Hidden heroes candidly
[Chorus]
So, I'm aching at the view
Yes, I'm breaking at the seams just like you
[Outro]
I feel so cold
All hookers and gin
This mess we're in
Western Eyes was written by Geoff Barrow & Beth Gibbons & Adrian Utley.
Western Eyes was produced by Geoff Barrow & Adrian Utley & Beth Gibbons.
Portishead released Western Eyes on Tue Sep 16 1997.