Tarred And Feathered [Rude Bootleg] Cardiacs

[Tim's prattle]
This is called "Tarred and Feathered," 'cos Jim's too fat and he's going to die, probably

[Verse 1]
I find that I understand the rules but cannot find the reasons
Do they include everything and they change for every season
It's only a matter of...
Time is of the essence, shall I put up some resistance?
Cursed with the knowledge of my own existence
It's only a matter of...

[Chorus]
Time tends to pass by quicker than the nail
That boxes me together forever it forms the seal
Is the knowledge of my own existence real?

[Verse 2]
I find I understand the rules but cannot find the reasons
Do they include everything and they change for every season
It's only a matter of...

[Chorus]
Time tends to pass by quicker than the nail
That boxes me together forever it forms the seal
Is the knowledge of my own existence real?