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Careless Maria

from After the Inferno by The Bad Things

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lyrics

Maria, careless Maria
My heart's a prisoner in your hand

Maria, careless Maria
You never let me know, where I stand

You tell me I'm the one,
then say that it's all done
You throw me to the dogs
of my darkest fears

Maria, can't you see
This tug-of-war will kill me
Then who'll be left
To promise you the world

Chorus:

You run your fingers, gently through my hair
Then you pretend that I'm not there
When I get down on my knees and pledge my love
You just throw back your head and you laugh at me

I said your eyes cut like little knives
Made from pure black pearl

Maria, careless Maria
My heart's a prisoner in your hand

Maria, careless Maria
You never let me know, where I stand

You turn me out and then
Reel me in again
You make me dizzy
With your ever-changing moods

You say "hold on"
So I hold on
I've been holding so long
I just can't recal

Chorus

Your eyes cut like little knives
Made from pure black pearl

I said your eyes cut like little knives
Made from pure black pearl

So open up hand
Open up your heart
And let mine go!

credits

from After the Inferno, released September 16, 2014
Jimmy Berg - Lead Vocals/Accordion
Gregg Miles Panto - Banjo
Mason Beau Hebert - Mandolin
Brendan Patrick Hogan - Piano
Austin Quist - Upright Bass
Steve Kamke - Drums

Written by Mason Beau Hebert. Recorded Winter 2012/2013. Engineered by Mell Dettmer. Mixed by Mell Dettmer, Justin Hills and Brendan Patrick Hogan. Produced by The Bad Things.

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The Bad Things Seattle, Washington

In 2002. The Bad Things were formed out of the ashes of A Midnite Choir, a cult favorite in the, then burgeoning, Seattle cabaret scene. The Bad Things quickly gained a reputation for “drunken debauchery” and “feverish dancing” at their live shows, and their theatrical aesthetic sealed their reputation as Seattle’s premier “Junkyard Cabaret” band. ... more

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