Don (Zorro of Sorrow) McCarthy– cigarbox slide guitar
Nathan McCarthy– bass
David Partridge– Vocals, keyboards, production
Produced, written and performed in Nova Scotia CANADA
Words and music by David Partridge and Don McCarthy
PENANCE
Safe in bed, out like a light
Wake up out of breath in the middle of the night
Barking dog, car alarm
The figure by the gate is intent on harm
A siren prowls the rainy street
Inky shadows reach for your feet
Something’s wrong– this isn’t right
Your penance is menace in the middle of the night.
On the run, this town’s new
But now you’re thinking maybe that they’re on to you.
Trash can lid hits cobblestones
Hinge on the back gate creaks and moans
A scratching sound– is that the lock?
Trouble at the door won’t stop to knock.
Head turns left and quickly right
Your penance is menace in the middle of the night.
You’re beset– dread and debt
Is that a shadow or a silhouette?
A sinister visitor
Just the wind? You can’t be sure.
Are all the window locks secure?
Could be the weather or something more.
The knob is jiggling on your door….
Safe in bed, out like a light
Wake up in a sweat in the middle of the night
Floorboard creaks, fight or flight
Your penance is menace in the middle of the night.
