Scarlet

from Live at Subrosa by Rabbit in the Rye

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One shot, a photo, a dimeshop camera; one shot I've mistakenly taken
And now my love, so tall and dark, unphotographed he leaves the station
Photographed, unphotographed, the train rolls out of central station

One shot of liquor, one shot to drink; one shot across the barroom table
And now my love, so tall and dark, would stand up straight but is not able
"Stand up straight, my dear lightweight." With scarlet drinks he is not able

One shot (gun shot), one shot rings out; one shot across the courtyard sounds
And now my love, so tall and dark, is dark and still upon the ground
And darker still, darker still, and scarlet spilled upon the ground

"Why so grim, love? Hold your chin up,
my dead mourning dove, my red flowerbud
My dear, did it hurt? Are you dressed in your best shirt?
You're not quite so tall when you're down in the dirt."
I will hang now (hang in the gallows)
T'was my shot that rang out (silence follows)
Yes, I will hang for what I have done

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from Live at Subrosa, released April 4, 2014

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Rabbit in the Rye Hamilton, New York

rab·bit·in·the·rye [ˈræbɪt ɪn thuh rahy] n. a poetic and ominous, progressive folk rock trio; a collection of bittersweet fables and genuine storytelling; allegory and honesty; stark movement and all-enveloping romanticism; rapturous walls of sound, yet sweet and somber waltzes; the creation and breaking of tension; Joseph Mettler, guitar; Alexander Lavon, bass; Brendan O'Connor, percussion ... more

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