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Eyes Black

from Ghosts and Good Stories by MY RUIN

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EYES BLACK

Her hidden face offends
The righteous ways of men
Beneath the veil lies
The meaning of submission
Imprisoned in the dark
She fights to see the light
Denied a voice to speak
And basic human rights

Holier than thou
Heavier than God
Blessed be thy name
It’s coming down
Heavier than God
Holier than thou

Inside the torture mask
Her eyes are lined with black
The cloth curtain covers
Her beauty front to back
And in the name of faith
She suffers for religion
The cloak of fear and terror
Is a war on women

Holier than thou
Heavier than God
Blessed be thy name
It’s coming down
Heavier than God
Holier than thou

So pious in their violence
Against their women
Misogynistic men
Who don’t believe in freedom
Persecuted, silenced
Treated as possessions
A profound reminder
Of oppression

Holier than thou
Heavier than God
Blessed be thy name
It’s coming down
Heavier than God
Holier than thou

Her identity remains
A mystery
Deprived of dignity
And her self esteem
Forced modesty
Without equality
Sacrificed her life
To live unseen

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from Ghosts and Good Stories, released September 20, 2010
Lyrics & Vocals - Tairrie B. Murphy
Guitar, Bass & Drums - Mick Murphy

Produced by Mick Murphy & Josh Lynch
Engineered & Mixed by Josh Lynch
Recorded at Entourage & Magic Box Studios
Cover Art by Tairrie B. Murphy
Originally Released on Tiefdruck Musik | Circa 2010

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