i walked to the city's edge
i climbed atop the high cliffs
i looked out across the sea
as the sun rose to meet the water,
i held my breath
and waited for the face of something
a little savagery's all i need
and the night came
and the stars fell
and my eyes shown
and the deeps swelled
with new life
and cold fire
high city walls
protect us from the waters' arms
bring me my love in earthen jars
but see my child is safe and warm
the wind speaks up terrible
the winter waves are far from meek
but i have spoken with the gulls
and they do not intend to rescue me
a little savagery's all i need
credits
from the colors and the kill,
released March 1, 2011
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