The Dancer Lyrics by Polly Jean Harvey

The Dancer Lyrics

    He came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire flames
    He came dressed in black with a cross bearing my name
    He came bathed in light and the splendor and glory
    I can't believe what the lord has finally sent me

    He said dance for me, fanciulla gentile
    He said laugh awhile, i can make your heart feel
    He said fly with me, touch the face of the true god
    And then cry with joy at the depth of my love

    'cause i've prayed days, i've prayed nights
    For the lord just to send me home some sign
    I've looked long, i've looked far
    To bring peace to my black and empty heart

    Ah, ah, ah
    Ah, ah, ah, aaaaaah !

    My love will stay 'till the river bed run dry
    And my love lasts long as the sunshine blue sky
    I love him longer as each damn day goes
    The man is gone and heaven only knows

    'cause i've cried days, i've cried nights
    For the lord just to send me home some sign
    Is he near ? is he far ?
    Bring peace to my black and empty heart
    So long day, so long night
    Oh lord, be near me tonight
    Is he near ? is he far ?
    Bring peace to my black and empty heart.

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