Crying Wolf Peter Hammill

[Verse 1]
You turn out the lights and sit alone
Trying to pretend that it's anguish
Start at the ring of a telephone
Throw down all your food at the banquet
Keep a close eye on all you own
While leaving it all to languish...
Is this what makes you happy?
Is this what brings you joy?
Your excuses are so crappy...
Silly boy

[Verse 2]
You take all the love and throw it aside
To wallow in your sorrow
Expect everyone to know how you feel inside
To forgive and forget come tomorrow;
Repaying all your debts with uncommon pride
But denying that you ever borrowed...
Is this what makes you perfect?
Is this what makes you free?
Just how long did you rehearse it
Or does it just come naturally? (Naturally!)

[Chorus]
Crying wolf from the depth of your sheep's heart
Crying fire from the depth of the well
In an endless parade of repeat starts
Just how long will it last - can you tell?