Chouette - Ribbons

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My boyfriend was always asking about that ribbon around my neck.
I said to him, "Reuben, you leave that ribbon alone!"
I thought if he knew the truth, it would scare him away.
But he had to know. Couldn't let it go. So I gave in.

Off comes my ribbon
Off goes my head
Don't think he minds it
But I wish that I were dead

In the kitchen, Reuben's slicing apples
When his knife slips, catches my wrist
He was so sweet
He didn't flinch
Just wiped the blood away and said
"No, don't be scared. Just tie a ribbon on it
'Til we go to bed."

Off comes my ribbon
My hand goes, too
He kinda likes it
What am I supposed to do?

In the back yard, Reuben's trimming branches
When his shears slip, catching my ankle
He was so sweet
He didn't flinch
Just wiped the blood away and said
"No, don't be scared. Just tie a ribbon on it
'Til we go to bed."

Off comes my ribbon
Off drops my foot
I catch his eyes, I know that look

In the living room I am reading
Reuben buries his axe in my knee
He was so sweet
He didn't flinch
Just wiped the blood away and said
"No, don't be scared. Just tie a ribbon on it
'Til we go to bed."

Off comes my ribbon
Off goes my leg
I do not mind it
I think I like it
I think he likes it
I think I like it

Reuben, untie my ribbon
Reuben, be my devotee
I will be your amputee when we go off to bed
When you go down on one knee
I'll give you my head

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from Spooky Tendrils, released October 5, 2010

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