Lowland Hum - Jack of Hearts Lyrics

The Jack of Hearts with wily eyesCorrupted without intentionMoving with grace and ease like violenceHe marked his prey with friendshipDonning a mask of sneering glassThe Jack marched North for goodElectric wind at his backAnd the fire of the misunderstoodThe Jack of Hearts pulled strings withoutLifting any fingersHis dark brow charms slowly destroyedDefenses like waves on sandstoneWomen wept as they got swept upInto the Jack's deep shadowMen felt small, knelt down and scrawledOut excuses in sunburned dirtReasons why what he said hurtSome men shout to be heardOthers whisper to be ignoredBut the Jack of Hearts left the listener in the darkAnd while smiling breathed out disasterUnconcerned, and weeping with laughterMarch on, march onRevolution in the darkCompromise breeds confusionMarch on, march onDon’t let silence mar the throneNever look a man in the eyeMarch on, march onDon’t look closely at the hornWhere the white knuckles grasp the leatherMarch on, march onDon’t let silence mar the throneNever look a man in the eyeMarch on, march onWearing darkness like a gownKeep on movingYou’re a rich man now