Nightjar calls out the numbers of the days
And the children rise from the wreckage of the plane
And in the long grass bruised bruised by the storm
They sleep in open arms
Memories flee down the years and the days
With sweet release like birds from a cage
And old men stand in the darkening hall
And wait for the nightjar's call
The rumours will fly til the engines die
And the sky burns away
The wolf in disguise with a grandmother's eyes
Plays the same old games
Nightjar calls out the numbers of the days
For the fools and kings who will never be again
So take your place in line against the wall
And wait for the nightjar's call
A snow white feather for your bravery
A broken arrow of desire
A silver medal for your memories
And a house on fire
A snow white lily for your tragedy
A broken arrow of desire
The nightjar will call you from your reverie
And lead you on dancing
On and on to an ancient rhythm
credits
from She of Little Faith,
track released October 31, 2013
Written and performed by Suzy Condrad
Recorded by Nick Savage
Mixed and mastered by Ben Capp
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