The Dead Don't Dance

from Ghouls and Grimphonies - The Venus de Vilo Slaylist 3 (2018) by Venus de Vilo

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For those creative creeps out there who want to craft a burlesque and/or alternative performance routine to some music with a little more... BITE. Or, if you need something to keep you motivated while you jog, slaughter or commute, then Venus de Vilo's Slaylist "Ghouls and Grimphonies" will keep you entertained and focused while you kill... boredom. For more information on The Voice of Horror Venus de Vilo: www.facebook.com/VenusDeViloTheVoiceOfHorror/

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I love the Dead, hate the living,
Ghosts of Gods on my shelves sitting,
Hearts break, beauty dies, see,
Their silent voice, eternity...

The Dead don't judge, verse forgiving,
Absolution in their sinning,
Kindred martyrs, darkness real,
Their paper church forever kneel...

The Dead don't dance, or sing for me,
But they don't lie and they don't leave -
THE DEAD DON'T DANCE

Spirit's kiss not, nor caress, HA!
But Nevermore Cupid's distress,
Sacrificed, loves worthless life,
Alone I toast immortal night.

The Dead don't dance, or sing for me,
But they don't lie and they don't leave -
THE DEAD DON'T DANCE

Leather bound battlements protect
Volumes of pain and regret
The blackest ink quill correct
Rough drafts I long to forget

The Dead don't dance, or sing for me,
But they don't lie and they don't leave -
THE DEAD DON'T DANCE

When Death is life,
love can't be,
drop my bloodied heart
And flee.

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from Ghouls and Grimphonies - The Venus de Vilo Slaylist 3 (2018), track released April 30, 2014
Music & Lyrics & Arrangement & Guitars & Vocals: Venus de Vilo (C) 2014. Recorded by Darren Tormey in Temple Lane rehearsal studios, Dublin 2. Vocal technician for album: Michelle Mooney. Artwork (C) Venus de Vilo 2015 (C)

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Venus de Vilo Dublin, Ireland

The Voice of Horror: Venus de Vilo is an Irish based theatrical musician specialising in the vaudeville, macabre and bloody side of dark horror music and art.

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