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His Best Friend's Wife

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An epic story song about a love triangle.

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crustacean claws and a moonlight nail
were Henry Martin’s sole possessions
he drank his lord’s vermillion ale
before he went to take confession
and he had a famous wandering eye
a well-known crabwise smile
and when he saw Maggie Taylor’s face
his mind could not erase
it no no matter how he tried
he could not resist his best friend’s wife

now Maggie Taylor’s hair was red
she was a famous Charleston actress
she slept in Arthur Taylor’s bed
but she did not enjoy his practice
Arthur Taylor was a student of the law
he suffered all he saw
and when Maggie was standing on the stage
he was not engaged
at all he had other eyes
staring down at Henry Martin’s smile

once Maggie flashed an emerald look
midsummer night at Henry Martin
his eyes were in the Holy Book
he never saw her in her tartan
but he looked up as Arthur Taylor’s kiss
cleaved Maggie’s ruby lips
and when Maggie turned and look away
Henry was amazed
to see the color in her cheeks
he could barely sleep for seven weeks

then Henry Martin dreamt a dream
there on the floor of Arthur Taylor
and he heard Arthur’s strange decree
I wouldn’t blame you for my failures
for my wife has a spirit of her own
and I’m away from home
we were friends for twenty-seven years
and I won’t cry your tears
for you but I will do my part
someday Maggie’s gonna break your heart

then Henry Martin woke right up
as Maggie stepped into the kitchen
she smashed her husband’s favorite cup
and drank his whiskey from a pitcher
and Henry Martin put his hand upon her blouse
but she began to shout
and she pushed him down onto the floor
saying friend I’ll have no more
of this this will be your end
how could you betray your sweetest friend

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from And when you wake up, released May 13, 2008

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Wasted Wine Greenville, South Carolina

Wasted Wine is a band based in Greenville, SC. Their songs combine Eastern European melodies, Middle Eastern instruments, cryptic lyrical storytelling, and complex, suite-like song structures, woven together in their own strange blend of homemade prog-rock. Live, the band is often accompanied by Discordia Arts, featuring theatrics, dance, fire, and much more. ... more

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