In Defence of the Beautiful

Lyrics

The streets are full of shit
I know you like it like that
You liking it dirty
You like it rough
The poor are where it’s at
The stink makes me gag
I was always too refined
You coming
To take me out?
You gonna change my mind?

Well darling
I want you to want me
Well darling
I want you to see me
….as cool
As I sit in the box
A witness in defence of the beautiful

The sound of cracking skulls
Well that’ll change some minds
You’re making it short
You make it sharp
Marching with the times
It’s a way to get things done
Bring justice to the streets
It’s your tribe, a bit of fun
You get to kick me in the teeth

Well darling
I want you to want me
Well darling
I want you to see me
…. as fuel
In the fight you declared
A witness in defence of the beautiful

You know we found the form
Yes, the likes of you and me
David
His marble curves
All chiselled by the filthy
And us filth are always filthy
Our state is to be fallen
But just look up
You see that star?
It lights the path we’re crawling

Well darling
I want you to want me
Well darling
I want you to see me
…. as full
Of the truth in my soul
A witness in defence of the beautiful

Why despise the beauty in my eyes
Why oh why?

I was born with looks
They took me very far
Gave me a voice
Paid my bills
Perfect smile perfect guitar
You want to tear me down
Who am I to be up here?
It was a dream
But now it’s gone
Bring on the ugly and the drear

Well darling
I want you to want me
Well darling
I want you to see me
…. as a jewel
That will glint on the stand
A witness in defence of the beautiful
…. as full
Of the truth in my soul
A witness in defence of the beautiful
…. as a duel
To the death I will stand
A witness in defence of the beautiful

Sheet Music

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