Abney Park - The Emporer's Wives lyrics

Deep in the dark of a forest kingdom Under banyan covered skies Lived a king with untold riches; Jewels, gold, and two fair wives Both had hair as black as midnight Coal-black eyes that sparkled bright Terra-cotta skin as smooth as bronze And tempting movements like a sprite Every night he indulged his fantasies Enjoyed his wives and went to sleep As he slept his wives kept secrets Holding hands under the sheets Each dark day in his ancient palace The emporer sant on hs throne of gold His young wives explored bright gardens Eyes met eyes and hands took hold (not completely sure about "hands took hold here) On that day in the dead of summer A pretty young wife saw a look of love Her lover's face had taught their husband Finally jealous, she lost her love One hot night in the dad of summer The Emporer's wife stole the Magi's blade Crept into her lover's chamber And as they slept, her lover slayed Deep in the dark of a forest kingdom Under banyan covered skies Lived a king with untold riches; Jewels, gold, and two fair wives Both had hair as black as midnight Coal-black eyes that sparkled bright Terra-cotta skin as smooth as bronze And tempting movements like a sprite