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Bridge of Birds

from Martyred Hearts by The Familiars

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lyrics

The Raven is the Prince
Of the birds of Prophecy;
A darkling hunch of Portent
Perched high and watching me

The Falcon is the Prince
Of the birds who maketh War;
A hookéd beak, a yellow stare
He leaves a wake of Gore

The Petrel is the Prince
of the birds who bring the Storms;
His pinions stretching o’er the waves
His cry of Torment warns

But the Cuckoo is the Prince
Of the birds that bring Sorrow to me;
And since I took my Cuckoo in
Nevermore Joy shall I see.

The Lark he is the Prince
of the Birds that hail the Dawn;
A tongue as sweet as nectar sings
The promise of the Morn

The Owl he is the Prince
Of the birds that bring Nightfall;
And stealthy as the dark itself
Casts in his wake a Pall

The Swan he is the Prince
of the Birds that dwell on Water;
His mournful cry, by Woman heard
Of coming Doom doth augur

But the Cuckoo is the Prince
of the birds that bring Sorrow to me;
And since I took my Cuckoo in
Nevermore Maid shall I be

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from Martyred Hearts, released October 8, 2014

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The Familiars Norwich, UK

Acoustic acid-folk from Norwich. Vaguely Pagan. Virtuoso guitarist chanelling Bert Jansch & honey-voiced singer / heretic, supported by guest violinist Vincent Maltby.

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