Devil In the Orchard

Yeah, you used to be bright
You were a sensitive child
You were always right
Like parasites

He examined your skin
He even covered your thoughts
With his fingerprints
It took him a while
To cover you with all the colors
Of the night, right?

And yes, you used to be loved
I used to touch you with gloves
Till you fell apart
He watched us from above

Still I'd rather be
A part of his family tree
Than your enemy
A make-believe
So when you're gone
He can drag me down to his sea

But for now
I'll be around
To lay your head down
Safe and sound
I am honey
Your tired clown
But see: my shadow's still warm
I'll be around

And you used to be loud
You were terribly proud
Like a bodyguard
I knew you in and out

I followed you in the dark
Your head surrounded by sparks
Could you hear my heart?
The stopping of the clocks?
Well, the devil in the orchard saw enough

He screamed:
Wait, I'll be around
To lay your head down
Safe and sound
I am honey
Your tired clown
But see: My shadow's still warm
I'll be around, and
I'll always be part of his show
And do all kinds of magic
All the kinds of magic you know

Wait, I'll be around
To lay your head down
Safe and sound
I am honey
Your tired clown
But see: My shadow's still warm
I'll be around