Pit Viper
by 10,000 Maniacs
From the album: Secrets of the I Ching
Duration: 3:51
Lyrics for Pit Viper
In the cruel garrison of affection If worth of lore is true You know the face of a temptress Pit viper A witch or enchantress Pit viper With the malign venom of conceit She tries Civil men Conceal fear Misgivings When night entreats them A greater chill sustains Stains her Darkness Shall not inhibit death blow Know this skin does not restrict her Tear and shed the coil Fall of garland leaves Below the soil