Sarah Jarosz - House Of Mercy lyrics

In the middle of the night again Still water and the birds don't sing Cold gin in the back room humming Medicating for the trouble that's coming Walls rattle like a deisel freighter Blood races like a wave This house wasn't meant for strangers But you come knocking anyway I can hear you knocking on the door I won't leave it open for you anymore I can hear you knocking on the door Knocking on the door of the house of mercy Don't try to change my mind That knock gets louder all the time Don't try to wear me down You'll never get inside this house Underneath that shirt you're wearing Strained muscles and a heart of stone Leather costume like a wild chameleon You make me want to be alone I can hear you knocking on the door I won't leave it open for you anymore I can hear you knocking on the door Knocking on the door of the house of mercy Don't try to change my mind That knock gets louder all the time Don't try to wear me down you'll never get inside this house I can hear you knocking on the door I won't leave it open for you anymore I can hear you knocking on the door Knocking on the door of the house of mercy