songs: CLAWS
availability
THE LUXURY OF TIME outtake; released Christmas 2004 as a downloadable mp3 on mineandyours.com
commentary
" 'Claws' probably displays my affection for the first Rufus Wainwright record a bit obviously, but it has a lot of good intention to it that makes me grin."
lyrics

cat of many claws
show us what you're made of
will i have to fall
on my face to find out
cat of many claws
what are you afraid of
come around and scratch on the door

well there goes the neighborhood
snake bites and soldiers
girlfriend philosophy
what did you sign up for
do you think back to better days
of misery and company
and watch from the corner
(watch for the sun)

cat of many claws
show us what you're made of
will i have to fall
on my face to find out
cat of many claws
what are you afraid of
come around and scratch on the door

were you born to navigate
the cracks in the pavement
so inclined to demonstrate
the view from the floor
i know you want more
cat of many claws

well here comes a bitter pill
love resurrected
or would you complain about
a peace to protect you
you can tear it up, the night is yours
sweet disposition
at least someone noticed
(at least someone's watching you)

cat of many claws
show us what you're made of
will i have to fall
on my face to find out
cat of many claws
what are you afraid of
come around and scratch on the door