In better times, a spell could save you The wine that we threw into a chasm Came right back at you Now it's all so straight and narrow And the skeptics rule the nation The servants scream, "always wear black." The stupid sin, romantic wishscapes Give you a skewed impression of the realms of the magic arts Yes, it's all over your heads so enjoy the dim vacation The servant reads, "never wear black." There is no now -- you can tape that to your devil-brow Time came before the end, my lord, explain your cattle call. What we need is a soft second serve of your fine approximations Shepherd read, "always wear black." You find the grace in true frustration Time came before the end, my lord, explain ...