The Old Bastard Will Be Missed

from I Know That This Is Vitriol by Lemon Knife

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You fought me each hour of each day
From the moment I reached the Beltway
Ever-locked in a brutal melee

News came, had to crack a small grin
Tell the devil’s poor next of kin
Years of loss then this final win

Now you’re gone, and the fight is won, and the sun is out, and the bells are ringing
Yeah you’re gone, and the fight is won, but the war is lost, and no birds are singing

Your body was brought down to Cap. Hill
Hand frozen like signing a last bill
It’s victory why am I still...lost

You taught everything that I know
You hit hard - I learned my judo
No light when there is no shadow

Now you’re gone, and the fight is won, and the sun is out, and the bells are ringing
Yeah you’re gone, and the fight is won, but the war is lost, and no birds are singing

Now you’re gone, and the fight is won, and the sun is out, and the bells are ringing
Yeah you’re gone, and the fight is won, but the war is lost, and your soul is singing

Down in hell...

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from I Know That This Is Vitriol, released December 9, 2019

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