Axe Victim Lyrics - Singles - Be-bop Deluxe

You came to watch the band 

To see us play our parts 

We hoped you'd lend an ear 

You hope we dress like tarts 

But back stage we stand naked 

All the make-up cleaned away 

My poet sheds his pretty skin 

And turns to face the day 

And there's nothing to be done 

No nothing to be said 

Last night I felt immortal 

This morning I feel dead 

And the love that gave 

Its blaze to my heart 

Now brings a haze 

Be careful, I'm an axe victim 

Hung up on these silver strings 

Like wings, like time machines 

Like voices on the winds 

We hit the road to Hull 

Sad amps and smashed guitars 

Played badly at The Duke 

To almost no applause 

But someone made it worthwhile 

When shining with bright eyes 

They gave me full attention 

And took me by surprise 

But today the feeling's gone 

No, faded like a ghost 

Last night I saw the future 

This morning there's no hope 

And the words that I sung so clear 

Are now clouded by my tears 

Please, be careful, I'm an axe victim 

Hung up on these silver strings 

Like sails, like seagulls cries 

Like church bells in the night