Witches Song

by Marianne Faithfull

From the album: Negative Capability

Track 6 of 13 on Negative Capability (2018).

Duration: 4:57

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Lyrics for Witches Song

Shall I see tonight sister, bathed in magic greet Shall we meet on the hilltop where the two roads meet We will form the circle, hold our hands and chant Let the great one know what it is we want Danger is great joy, dark is bright as fire Happy is our family, lonely is the ward Sister, we are waiting on the rock and chain Fly fast through the airwaves, meet with pride and truth Danger is great joy, dark is bright as fire Happy is our family, lonely is the ward Father, we are waiting for you to appear Do you feel the panic, can you see the fear? Mother, we are waiting for you to give consent If there's to be a marriage, we need contempt Danger is great joy, dark is bright as fire Happy is our family, lonely is the ward La da da da da da, la la la la la La da da da da da, la la la la la La da da da da da, la la la la la La da da da da da, la la la la la... Remember death is far away and life is sweet

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  2. The Gypsy Faerie Queen
  3. As Tears Go By
  4. In My Own Particular Way
  5. Born to Live
  6. Witches Song
  7. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (Re-recorded)
  8. They Come at Night
  9. Don't Go
  10. No Moon in Paris
  11. Loneliest Person
  12. No Moon in Paris (Radio Edit)
  13. They Come at Night (Alt. Version)