Live At The Apocalypse Cabaret
The Blood Brothers Lyrics

Scarecrow, you ruined me.
The singer places blame on the scarecrow for causing their downfall and ruining their life.

Now I've caught my hands in the death machine.
The singer is now trapped in a situation that is killing them and there seems to be no way out.

They fed my children to the lions;
The singer's children were sacrificed or dishonored in a way that has caused great pain for the singer.

they made me watch it on the television.
The artist was forced to witness this traumatic event on TV which has caused a deep sense of horror and despair.

Scarecrow, with your blackbird wives,
The scarecrow is portrayed as a sinister figure with his wives, possibly suggesting that he is in league with evil forces.

I was promised you'd come and save my life.
The singer had placed their hopes in the scarecrow to save them from their troubles, but this did not happen.

They chased me down with the farmer's son, bashed our brains out with an oil drum.
The singer and others were attacked and brutally killed in a violent and horrifying manner.

The cross-eyed map of the afterlife is knitting tiny neck ties...
This is a metaphorical and surreal statement about the artist's perception of death and the afterlife being chaotic and unpredictable.

But scarecrow, I'm still alive.
Despite all the pain and trauma that the artist has experienced, they have somehow managed to survive and endure.

Who sewed me back together to watch the whole world writhe?
The artist questions how they have managed to keep going despite everything, and what purpose their survival serves.

Watch me stumble on the cobblestones.
The singer is struggling to keep going and move forward, despite being injured or worn down.

Mothers, grab your children, here comes the town drunk.
The artist is warning others to be wary of those who might cause harm or distress in their community.

Scarecrow, they took my wife.
The singer's wife was taken or lost in a tragic manner that has caused them great pain.

They tied her to an oak in a field of rye.
The singer's wife was subjected to a violent and disturbing act, possibly as a form of punishment or torture.

They flood the field with kerosene; as the moths ate the flames their faces beamed.
This is a surreal and disturbing image of destruction where even the moths who ate the flames seemed to find joy in the horror of the scene.

The bald-eyed map of the afterlife is knitting tiny neck ties..
Another surreal reference to the chaos and unpredictability of the afterlife, creating a sense of unease.

And the Graveyard Ship flies over us.
This is a disturbing image of death and decay that seems to be looming over the artist and those around them.

The celebrity host walks the plank.
Even those who are famous or well-known will face death and destruction like everyone else.

The verse of the day is, "Baby heads planted in the ground don't make baby trees. Thank you, goodnight."
This is a bleak and nihilistic view of life and death, suggesting that there is no growth or hope in the face of death.

Scarecrow, did you hear about the priest they found jerking off in the confession booth?
This is a shocking and graphic image, implying that even those who are supposed to be holy and pure can be corrupted and sinful.

His collar spinning like a top he looked so pathetic crying to the cops.
The artist is mocking the priest's attempts to weasel out of trouble and his lack of dignity and honor.

Scarecrow, did you hear about the man who locked his daughter in the basement for 12 years?
This is another horrific and disturbing image of abuse and cruelty.

They dragged her out of the house to the hungry audience.
The singer is highlighting the perverse fascination that people have with the suffering of others.

The cross-eyed map of the afterlife is knitting tiny neck ties.
Another reference to the chaotic and unpredictable nature of death and the afterlife.

The bald-eyed map of the afterlife is knitting tiny noose ties.
This line suggests a darker and more sinister view of death and the afterlife, where people are being bound and punished.

The wild-eyed map of the afterlife is knitting tiny death lies.
The final line suggests that death and the afterlife are full of deceit and lies, creating a sense of unease and uncertainty about what's to come.