Heart of the Beast
Simon Law
feat. Jennifer Schaffer
From Simon Law’s solo album Look To The Sky to be released on Dôme Records June 23rd, 2017.
Written by Simon Law and Jennifer Schaffer
Published by SonyAtv and SOCAN
Heart of the Beast
When egos rise, when darkness thrives
Compassion dies, cut down to cries
There’s a sickness in the heart of the beast
Carve it up and watch them starve at the feast
But can’t you see the crack grow?
Can’t you feel your blood flow?
Even with what darkness brings
Let the fear entreat you
Summon up the sinew
Suck the poison from its sting
When egos rise, when darkness thrives
Compassion dies, cut down to cries
There’s a sickness in the heart of the beast
Carve it up and watch them starve at the feast
There’s a weakness in the bones of the beast
Boil it up and watch them suck at the marrow’s tease
But can’t you see the crack grow?
Can’t you feel your blood flow?
Even with what darkness brings
Let the fear entreat you
Summon up the sinew
Suck the poison from its sting
Simon Law – drums, bass, percussion, keys, fx, string arrangement.
Jennifer Schaffer – lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Lain Gray – backing vocals
Jonathan Marks – violin, viola
Manny Szeptycki – violin
Recorded at Studio FG, Toronto.
Cover image taken from “A Game in Hell” by Kazimir Malevich (1914)