Bonnie "Prince" Billy Afraid Ain't Me song lyrics

Scorn me not though I deserve,

I've done fighting in my time.

Long live the people hear me shout,

And tell my enemies I'm blind now.

Cold and clear, cold and clear, [Gold and clean...?]

Alone I may be,

But afraid ain't me.

Trust to me your little ones,

Slow and sweet I teach.

Woman man in blended garments

Try to block my greatest moments.

Cold and clear, cold and clear,

Alone I may be,

But afraid ain't me.

Oh the little black one comes

No one shouts out my name

Oh the little white one comes

Think love is a game?

Treat me well when wandered to your door

Bathe me please for I am dirty

Wash me hard with scalding tears

And with bath water drain my fears.

Cold and clear, cold and clear,

Alone I may be but

Afraid ain't me.

Cold and clear, cold and clear,

Alone I may be but

Afraid ain't me.