Every word was spoke in whisper Every dream was dreamt alone Firelight it burned so dimly Underneath the hungry moon
Forgive me Matilda, dear Forgive me Matilda, dear
Summer came and so did Autumn, Falling leaves of red and gold Starving men and wounded daughters, Crawling husks of blood and bone
Forgive me Matilda, dear Forgive me Matilda, dear
Lakes went dry and crops were failing Corn turned black and hearts turned cold We thought your blood would soothe God’s anger, It only made the sickness grow