Strawbs - Deadly Nightshade lyrics

Cousins The silent prophet seeks his inspiration after midnight With a candle lit for comfort in the shadow of the shade Belladonna waves a parasol beneath the window So enchanting and inviting in the scheme that she had laid. The lonely prophet waves to Belladonna from the window In the hope that she will notice and may wish to know his name But cruel Belladonna turns to face the waiting sunrise With its promise of excitement thinking little of the game. Shine your lantern brightly Do not heed the darkness lightly We must always talk politely In the presence of the night. Deadly nightshade, hear me calling Shadows of the evening falling down. The quiet prophet gathers up his papers for the fire He alone will read the message in the words that he has burned Belladonna tries the door to find the room is empty And she coldly rakes the ashes for the love that she has spurned. Shine your lantern brightly Do not heed the darkness lightly We must always talk politely In the presence of the night. Deadly nightshade, hear me calling Shadows of the evening falling down. Deadly nightshade, hear me calling Shadows of the evening falling down.