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SWALLOW THE DICE
lyrics by Bliss Blood

In the glittering den of iniquity's chance
All the tuxes lined up for a diamond a dance
They lay down on the table their stakes to tempt fate
Take a leap in the dark, standing pat for the take.
Sparkling jewels that cast back the light
Run the risk of transfixing one sport for the night,
When the doors are flung open by the heat of the Vice
Then smiling, so willing, I swallow the dice.

The wheel's set to spinning their fortunes away
and the boys buck the tiger at faro's parlay
Try the chance, set at hazard, draw lots if you dare
When the house clears the table, be devil-may-care.
Gaze at the cardsharps and venturers bold
With their vague desperation as their luck becomes cold,
When the doors are flung open by the heat of the Vice
Then smiling, so willing, I swallow the dice.

Wagerer, punter, hazarding man,
Knight of the elbow, risk it all while you can,
The dice box smoking hot, and the kitty so sweet
Straddle up to the table and soak in the heat.
Hundred to one, and the jackpot is fine,
Speculate for a moment upon this gold mine,
When the doors are flung open by the heat of the Vice
Then smiling, so willing, I swallow the dice.

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from Bliss Blood & Al Street EVANESCENT, released December 3, 2012

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Bliss Blood is a songwriter and vocalist who lives in Brooklyn.

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