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Don't Open The Curtains

from Idiot Proof by Wishnefsky

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My wife once read somewhere that more women are beaten on the day of the Super Bowl than any other day of the year. That remark inspired this song, which, thankfully, has nothing to do with the barbaric sport of American football. Rather, this song concerns the barbaric sport of a young lady exacting fatal revenge on her abusive husband. Michael played the guitar solo, which his wife Irina described as "caterwauling." Since I love his solo, I assume Irina meant that as a compliment.

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DON’T OPEN THE CURTAINS

She was the youngest girl of seven daughters
She was the only one to cross the waters
They gave her another name at immigration
It's not the real thing, it's an imitation

Alone in the night
Nobody there to hold her tight
So shut off the light
Don't you want to see tomorrow?
You don't want to beg and borrow

He was the oldest boy of seven brothers
Each one delivered by a different mother
He saw a girl with skin as soft as snowfall
Gave her a wedding ring, a roof, and four walls

Alone in the night
Nobody there to see them fight
So shut off the light
If you want to see the morning
Consider this your final warning

Get back into the bedroom
Get back if you want to save your life
Don't open the curtains
Reveal the husband and the wife

She bowed her head and waited for his greeting
Eye socket black and purple from the beating
She cried herself to sleep and dreamed of clover
When she awoke she knew her time was over

Alone in the night
Holding the silencer so tight
So shut off the light
He won't live to see tomorrow
She won't feel an ounce of sorrow

Get back into the bedroom
Get back if you want to take his life
Don't open the curtains
Reveal the husband and the wife

Leave the dead in the bedroom
You know he got what he deserved
Let's open the curtains
Your Honor, justice has been served

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from Idiot Proof, released April 18, 2009

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Wishnefsky Los Angeles

Wishnefsky led the 90s alternative band Jabberwock. His solo work heads in a more electronic based direction - still with thought provoking lyrics, inventive arrangements, and passionate performances. Check out Wishnefsky's other projects: Brahms' Third Racket and Veneer. ... more

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