Burning

Again I've been neglecting my blog.
I recently got a message asking if I'd be interested in playing for a local band. Sort of a rockabilly/celtic/punk (think Pogues, apparently) type of group. I've never really listened to them before, so I picked up their Greatest Hits package. And I'm really liking it.
I haven't met with the group yet, so I don't know if it'll work, but it inspired me to write another song:

Burn

I found out what you did, You admitted that it’s true
I forgave your indiscretion
Well, you lied to me and you didn’t stop, And you crawled into my bed
You didn’t notice my expression
I walked into the room With a can of gasoline
Pack of matches and a pint of beer
Well, I drank my beer and watched you sleep
And promised you so true
That I’ll always keep you near

I’m gonna watch you burn
You never ever learn
The plans are set, you lost the bet
I’m gonna watch you burn

You had a moment, Another spark in time
If that was all, live and let live
But you lied to me, you lie next to me, And you still stink of him
That’s one thing I can’t forgive
I walked into the room With a can of gasoline
Pack of matches and a pint of beer
Well, I drank my beer and watched you sleep
And promised you so true
That I’ll always keep you near

I’m gonna watch you burn
You never ever learn
The plans are set, you lost the bet
I’m gonna watch you burn

I’m not the kind of guy who goes looking for revenge
That’s never really been my kind of plan
But when I’m done and the fire’s out
The ashes have gone cold
Grab another beer and I’m looking for your man

(c) Matt Swift 2010