When I was born, my bones already named
Clavicle,utensil, copper wire
I thought I’d reached the apogee of fame
I quickly realised murder was the game
As my brothers set my hair on fire
When I was born, my bones already maimed
How I escaped with difficulty’s plain.
If you will believe I am no liar.
I thought I’d reached the apogee of fame
We had a ginger cat which no-one tamed
We took it in a bag to Midnight Choirs
When I sang, my voice was full of shame
The cat got in a trap and so was lamed
We dressed its wounds,it scratched me something dire
I thought I’d reached the higher, sharper pains
I spoke too soon, from love and hate I tired
Then vulgar fractions infinite, defiled
I was born, my bones with words engrained
Jesus Christ, I understand your game
