Monkey's Paw-Smalltown Poets

[ti:Monkey's Paw] [ar:Smalltown Poets] [al:Smalltown Poets] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.00]Monkey's Paw (Album Version) - Smalltown Poets [00:06.62]I held the monkey's paw and put my wishes into play [00:16.07]To know the will of God to show a motive for delay [00:24.44]I'm holding on to find myself [00:30.65]Just one more wish [00:41.34]I found a pot of gold or something shining anyway [00:47.45]And caught in my reflection a conviction held at bay [00:53.72]I crafted a cross to adorn my neck [00:56.71]And finally earned my due respect [00:59.81]And then a jewel encrusted crown [01:03.01]To complement my priestly gown [01:06.24]Just big enough to weigh me down [01:09.26]And bring this temple to the ground [01:12.81]From inside out without a sound [01:15.80]I found a pot of gold today [01:49.70]I held the monkey's paw [01:52.71]I held the monkey's paw [01:55.82]I held the monkey's paw [02:00.42]I held the monkey's paw today [02:03.18]And put my wishes into play [02:06.15]Thanked heaven for the trophies [02:08.81]But I still had hell to pay [02:12.48]So I brought my spoils to the altar's edge [02:15.77]Heard You say obey instead [02:18.86]For all of my labors and best laid plans [02:22.11]I'd only earned a reprimand [02:25.54]Forevermore to understand [02:28.30]That dreams come true can kill a man [02:31.69]If never graced by sovereign hands [02:34.79]I held the monkey's paw