American Gothic

from Ghosts, Lovers & Madmen by Basilisk

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American Gothic

There’s a house down the road the one that’s haunted by crows
Children throw rocks thru windowpanes
But not at night- dare or games
People say a young girl looks out from the third floor
Maybe she wants to play- or find someone to pay

Old Lady Sylvia- grief made her die
Put her head in the oven next to the apple pie
Doctor Salazar with experiments too bazaar
Could not bring back to life- his son or wife

Many lives that were taken under brick and mortar haven
They don’t want to be alone as they wander and roam
Contacts from the spirit world tell you what you want to know
Just step on in and see if the warning you don’t heed

Chorus:
There are many spirits here- lost souls- no hope
There are many secrets here- old bones-locked doors
They keep the silence- no one knows
The Horror and Violence- free them free them

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from Ghosts, Lovers & Madmen, released March 8, 2013

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Basilisk Manteo, North Carolina

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Basilisk is the merging of various elements in the attempt to evoke an emotional response from the listener.

Kirk Fox- drums, bass, guitars & keys.
Rebecca Taylor- vocals.

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