Guernsey Witches

from Hello Pariah by Tin Toy Cars

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Early in summer, when tide was low
Down by the harbor you could see the glow
Bonfire light up the Guernsey sand
See them coming across the land
To pass the night in the light of the silver moon

And the public hall in the center of town
Was ringing its bell, you could hear the sound
Over talk in the kitchens, off the black rock walls
To the deep pools under St. Benedict Falls
Where the faithful come to wash their sins away

One is for greed. Another for fear
Shaking a stick at the cavalier
Salt for protection, there’s love in the wine
All through the night, dancing with the divine
Dark they play, ‘till morning calls them away

Night born shadows pass up from the shore
Through town search for an open door
A stone in the gable, the windows are sealed
Doors held closed with rocks from the field
To keep them all from coming in to dwell

Nothing is as scary as what you don’t know
And it will grow

Some say it’s better to join them than fear
Shake a stick at the cavalier
Salt for protection and love in the wine
All through the night dancing with the divine
Sway in the night till the morning calls you away

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from Hello Pariah, released May 1, 2020

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Tin Toy Cars Las Vegas, Nevada

Tin Toy Cars is an Indie-Americana band based in Las Vegas. Fronted by singing mandolin player Peter Fand, this band features high level virtuosity complimenting poetic songs, with unique compositional elements. Dynamic and engaging!

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