The Jane Austen Argument - Phoenix lyrics

rate me

I need to find a little solitude, my love

In which to catch alight my breath

I need to build a little fire in my heart

Which will spit and spark 'til my death

So I can unfurl the pretty flames

That have my arms

Which I will raise up to the sky

With a twisted smile

And I will sing "Glory Be"

And inside, whisper, "help me, please"

And shout out "Love, love, love"

For eternity

Oh, what have I become?

And where is my mother?

Oh, bring me my sticks and spices

That I may build this birthing pyre

He says I have the soul of the sun

But I'm yet to ignite it

(I'm yet to invite it)

And she says I'm not around any more

But she still tastes the smoke on my tongue

But I will unfurl the pretty flames

That have my legs

And waltz away my flesh and feathers

And I will cry tears of glee

And I will beg you to save me

But I'll be flying, flying, flying

It's mythical policy

Oh, what have I become?

And where is my mother?

Oh, bring me my sticks and spices

That I may build this birthing pyre

Just give me a thousand years, my love

I'll meet you by the ashes

Oh, what have I become?

And where is my mother?

Bring me my sticks and spices

That I may build this birthing pyre

What have I become?

And where is my mother?