Mascara Tears — Richard Thompson

When I said those things I was out of my mind I was trying to be mean and cruel and unkind Don't take it to heart There's another man inside me wants to break us apart

You were chic, off the peg, bang up to the minute I had to put my big foot in it Don't shout it all about There's another man inside me and he wants to get out

Oh mascara tears, bitter and black Spent bullet drilled a hole in my back Salt for the memory, black for the years Black is forever, mascara tears

There's hell and hoodoo in your kitchen You've got to scratch the place you're itching How long will it take There's another girl inside you and she never got a break

Oh mascara tears, bitter and black A spent bullet drilled a hole in my back Salt for the memory, black for the years Black is forever, mascara tears

You just moan and weep and moan and weep And moan and weep and moan and weep Dirty rivers running down your face Tears all down your party lace

Oh mascara tears, bitter and black Spent bullet drilled a hole in my back Salt for the memory, black for the years Black is forever, mascara tears

Oh mascara tears

Salt for the memory, black for the years Black is forever, mascara tears