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The Wood Wife

from Historia by Kim Lowings

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lyrics

There is an old legend from Europe.
A story to you I will tell,
Of a beautiful lady who lived in a tree
Whose soul came straight out of hell.
She was known in the town as The Wood Wife.
A weaver of tales big and small.
The most beautiful creature they ever did see And her charm enchanted them all.

The Wood Wife loved the attention.
You could say that she fed off it all.
She’d flash them a smile and weave her tall tales
To hold the people in thrall.
‘Til soon the town was deserted.
Not a soul could be seen day or night.
They were camped in the forest beneath the tall tree Much to The Wood Wifes’ delight.

Thinking that she was untouchable,
She stayed at the top of the tree,
‘Til the people grew restless, they started to climb,
This was something she didn’t forsee.
For the tree couldn’t handle the pressure.
It started to bend and to break.
Soon it fell down and she hit the floor
And she knew she had made a mistake.

Her body split in two pieces
The minute that she hit the floor.
Inside they could see she was hollow and twisted, A demon, her beauty no more.
For you can ask too much of people.
You can charm them time and again.
But if beauty is skin deep then soon they’ll
see through you
And tell me what will you do then?

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from Historia, released October 1, 2015

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Kim Lowings England, UK

Born and raised in the West Midlands, Kim Lowings has built up a national reputation with its roots at the heart of the country. She is perhaps best known for her work with The Greenwood and ‘folk supergroup’ The Company Of Players. Using the piano, guitar and trademark mountain dulcimer, she sings songs of love, loss and rebellion; tales old and new. Each with a modern twist and a purpose. ... more

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