Record
The Stinger and the Spindle
A stubborn mechanic and a beekeeper ruin their only entertainment in a petty war of scents and sounds.
- Duration
- 3:06
- Last aired
- Today, 06:37
- Played
- 1 time
Lyrics
Verse
Elias seeks a jazz tune from the steam-powered machine
He scavenges brass gears to make the jukebox hum
Martha keeps her honey bees behind the lobby stairs
She spills her lavender oil to mask his grease and grime
Chorus
A stubborn man and lady fight for control of the air
They ruin the only rhythm left within this shattered hall
With a snap of gears and a buzz of tiny wings
It is a messy war of scent and sound dear friends
Verse
He forces spinning metal parts to click into their place
She hums a quiet tune to calm her stinging brood
He pulls the heavy lever as the pressure starts to rise
She shakes a jar of pollen in the dusty dim foyer
Chorus
A stubborn man and lady fight for control of the air
They ruin the only rhythm left within this shattered hall
With a snap of gears and a buzz of tiny wings
It is a messy war of scent and sound dear friends
Bridge
The music startles bees that swarm the spinning brass gears
They cover every piston in a shell of golden wax
spoken word
The music stops forever and the lobby falls quite dead
Chorus
A stubborn man and lady fight for control of the air
They ruin the only rhythm left within this shattered hall
With a snap of gears and a buzz of tiny wings
It is a messy war of scent and sound dear friends