Smalltown Poets - Monkey's Paw
from the album "Smalltown Poets"
I held a monkey's paw and put my wishes into play
To knw the will of God, to show a motive for delay
I'm holding on to find myself
Just one more wish
I found a pot of gold or something shining anyway
And caught in my reflection a conviction held at bay
I crafted a cross to adon my neck and finally earned my due respect
And then a jewel encrusted crown
To complement my priestly gown
Just big enough to weigh me down
And bring this temple to the ground
From inside out without a sound
I found a pot of gold today
I held the monkey's paw
I held the monkey's paw
I held the monkey's paw
I held the monkey's paw today and put my wishes into play
Thanked heaven for the trophies but I still had hell to pay
So I brough my spoils to the altar's edge
Hear You say obey instead
For all of my labors and best laid plans I'd only earned a reprimand
Forevermore to understand that dreams come true can kill a man
If never graced by sovereign hands
I held the monkey's paw