Deep Red Bells

He led you to this hiding place

His lightning threats spun silver tongues

The red bells beckon you to ride

A handprint on the driver's side

It looks a lot like engine oil and tastes like being poor and small

And Popsicles in the summer

Deep red bells, deep as I've been done

Deep red bells, deep as I've been done

It always has to come this

Red bells ring this tragic hour

We've lost sight of the overpass

The daylight won't remember that

When speckled fronds raise round your bones

Who took the time to fold your clothes

And shook the Valley of the Shadow

Deep red bells, deep as I've been done

Deep red bells, deep as I've been done

Where does this mean world cast its cold eye

Who's left to suffer long about you

Does your soul cast about like an old paper bag

Past empty lots and early graves

Those like you who lost their way

Murdered on the Interstate

While the red bells rang like thunder, oh

Deep red bells, deep as I've been done

Deep red bells, deep as I've been done