THE JESTER'S SMILE  (SONGS OF A BROKEN FUTURE, 2020)

LYRICS BY  SEAN HETHERINGTON; COMPOSED BY  NICK PALMER


Now you all see as I slowly walk away
No cries how fake will make me turn back
No time to soften the blow take back the pain
Lamentable laughter follows me

No time for shame no regrets
Laughing all the while
The horror when you finally see
What’s behind the Jesters smile

Now I stand to judge, how does it feel
The tables turned upside down on your world
I will right the wrongs you did to me and society
Oh dear is that fear I see in your eyes

No time for shame no regrets
Laughing all the while
The horror when you finally see
What’s behind the Jesters smile
No time for shame no regrets
Laughing all the while
The horror when you finally see
What’s behind the Jesters smile

I was the one who suffered most of all
They say family can be cruel and I know it to be true
Why did you treat me this way?
What caused your desire for my pain?
Were my imperfection so offensive to you?
Hate has fuelled my recovery now I seek vengeance

Now you know my vengeance , how is it? Searing pain , will soon know relief or will it?
No time for shame no regrets
Laughing all the while
The horror when you finally see
What’s behind the Jesters smile