The Scorpion Lament - The Roches

Stood on the street the other night

In full moonlight

Barefoot and oh dirtied

My dress was goin' away

There I was meetin' up with a man

For the payoff

Faithful and unhenpecked

I somewhat recollect

Soon she heard me

Siren she wailed

Queen Spelling Bee she nailed me

Nailed

It’s not alright with me

What am I doin' out on the street?

I’m ashamed dear

Good boy he beats it

I tear myself downtown

God has let me release a sting

In my own eye

Walk home to just nightmares

No angels on the phone

Soon she heard me

Siren she wailed

Queen Spelling Bee she nailed me

Nailed

It’s not alright with me

It’s not alright with me

It’s not alright with me

It’s not alright with me

It’s not alright with me

It’s not alright with me