| | The Rake's Song Lyrics Artist(Band):The Decemberists
In the summer of my twenty-first year And the bells rang for our wedding Only now do I remember it clear Alright, alright, alright No more a rake and no more a bachelor I was wedded and it whetted my thirst Until her womb started spilling out babies Only then did I reckon my curse Alright, alright, alright Alright, alright, alright First came Isaiah with his crinkled little fingers Then came Charlotte and that wretched girl Dawn Ugly Myfanwy died on delivery Mercifully taking her mother along Alright, alright, alright What can one do when one is a widower Shamefully saddled with three little pests? All that I wanted was the freedom of a new life So my burden I began to divest Alright, alright, alright Alright, alright, alright Charlotte I buried after feeding her foxglove Dawn was easy, she was drowned in the bath Isaiah fought but was easily bested Burned his body for incurring my wrath Alright, alright, alright And that's how I came your humble narrator To be living so easy and free Expect that you think that I should be haunted But it never really bothers me Alright, alright, alright Alright, alright, alright If you find some error in The Rake's Song Lyrics, would you please submit your corrections to me? Thank You. Review about The Rake's Song @ justin | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/12/09 dude, of course it's about a fictional character. As you obviously don't know the Decemberists, you also don't know their usual album approach. They usually center an album around a particular story, delivering songs from different perspectives and characters. This one is cleverly done, narrating the story sharply and with a great beat in the background. Can't wait for the album!!! Really? | Reviewer: justin | 3/6/09 I really like the beat and you can dance to it, too bad the band sucks. What kind of childhood trauma spawned these lyrics? I hope that it is about a historical figure. If not I hope that your children killing ideas never come to fruition. Please think before you speak, some people don't enjoy infanticide as much as others. In the future please refer to more tasteful musical collaborations such as Gwar in order to more accurately judge the legacy you leave. Great song | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/24/09 Sharply narrated, performed with drama at the right places, this is a very powerful song. Witty and yes, I'd say it actually can be quite humorous if you look at it from some distance. Thank you Decemberists... Amazing song | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/24/09 I found The Decemberists on KFOG radio station a couple months ago and I just can't get enough of their brilliant lyrics and just masterpieces.... Im just 14yrs old but I have music ranging from the 1920 to today and I have to say The Decemberists are one of the best bands I have ever heard. And I agree with "Sky" (Reviewer before me) 100%... Tastefully Morbid | Reviewer: Sky | 1/15/09 Dark and beautifully written--even bordering on humorous, but not quite. Stronger and more morbid than many previous songs, and perhaps too heavy for those not yet familiar with their work. Can't wait for the album. Review the song The Rake's Song The area is only for review, if you want to submit the lyrics or the corrections of the lyrics, please click the link at the end of the lyrics.  Download "The Decemberists" Music | |
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