Blood and Mud

Once upon a time or something like that
We set about the town to have ourselves a chat
Her name was Doreen, it was 1917
Her eyes were big and green like none I'd ever seen

I ain't no Romeo but I'm doing my best
If I can find a way she'll take care of the rest
Her name was Doreen, it was 1917
My hands have stayed clean, if you know what I mean

Stop now, blood and mud, you're wasting my time
All the tricks you've pulled just to bleed them white
I can't think of no better than a fun little lie
Smell, No Taste, oh the ties that bind

If you have troubles gotta put 'em on hold
The world's upside-down haven't you been told?
Her name was Doreen, it was 1917
Why don't you just lean on this cloud of chlorine?

In the end we ride into the sunset
No one really minds that the story's not done yet
Her name was Doreen, it was 1917
We'll keep the blade keen with this new machine

Oh stop now, blood and mud, you're wasting my time
All the tricks you've pulled just to bleed them white
I can't think of no better than a fun little lie
Smell, No Taste, oh the ties that bind

I look around myself, I see myself reflected in your eyes
No one sees the smoke until the fire is out of control
Look around yourself and see yourself between the flesh and flies
No one loses hope until the stone has started to roll
No one loses hope until the stone has started to roll
No one loses hope until the stone has started to roll

Stop now, blood and mud, you're wasting my time
All the tricks you've pulled just to bleed them white
I can't think of no better than a fun little lie
Smell, No Taste, oh the ties that bind

Her name was Doreen, it was 1917