Thirteen Blood Red Rosebuds

Hang your hopes on sun
But the ships don't sail
Storm clouds rule everything
Sailors pack both bars
And Marlene works hard
More cheap engagement rings

Thirteen blood red rosebuds
Five weird weekend crimes
Sixteen sincere smiles
While nobody's lying

Alibis need help
When their proof's not clear
Who'll fake good words to say?
Even Marlene's eyes
Can't disguise cold fear
Now curse your jealous ways

Thirteen blood red rosebuds
Five weird weekend crimes
Sixteen sincere smiles
While nobody's lying

Things she'd say would tend to make you sad
Lonesome for a past you never had
Leave a note that lies about your life, babe
Your Kampuchea, cobwebs and your wife
Think of Marlene's mouth
As a keepsake scar
And close your dockside door
Walk the wet fields fast
Towards the morning star
And change your name once more

Thirteen blood red rosebuds
Five weird weekend crimes
Sixteen sincere smiles
While nobody's lying

Thirteen blood red rosebuds
Five weird weekend crimes
Sixteen sincere smiles
While nobody's lying