Shadow Boxing

When the sunlight ebbs away The shadows come out to play There's signs on the railings And all that breathes is still In the middle of a boxing ring Tethered by a string With meat hooks bandaged hanging Tie me down, throw in the towel Next time, love, you will be Holding on beneath the ring In the shadows Be you an enemy Come here and dance with me Why are you hiding? Don't ever say your name The job is always easier when they cry Oh, they cry Tie me down, throw in the towel The next time, love, you see me Holding on beneath the ring In the shadows Weaving shadows Weaving shadows in the wings Dancing, waiting, warring When the sunlight ebbs away The shadows come out to play There's signs on the railings And all that breathes is still In the middle of a boxing ring Tethered by a string On hands and knees crying Tie me down, throw in the towel The next time, love, you see me Holding on beneath the ring In the shadows