Carthago Delenda Est Blues -
'Carthago Delenda Est' meaning 'Carthage must be destroyed', is a phrase uttered by Cato in the Roman Senate back in the day. (Marcus Porcius Cato Maio to give him his full name).
He thought Carthage should be destroyed before the Carthaginians destroyed/attacked Rome.
The title of this song is just showing off that I knew a bit of Roman history/Latin. But really refers to the blues, or not being listened to.
It's a blues song in that it repeats the first line of each verse, but that's about it. But it's my version of the blues. Me and Cato's. Dig. :-)
lyrics
Only one thing that's worse than being alone.
And that's not being left alone.
White boy lets off some steam in his hotel room.
Wide choice of porn, wine and no one, wax on, jerk off, and he'll let out.
I was your queen, you were my king, he's on my throne.
You were my queen, I was your king, who's on my throne?
(Fight).
Hurts to the front, soul on the ropes, heart sight of blood. What am I doin'?
I'm sorry.
Only one thing that's worse than being alone.
And that's not being left alone.
credits
from Robin's Egg Blues,
track released April 17, 2007
Drums, guitars, shakers, keyboards, basses, vocals by Mark O'Connor.
Written, recorded, performed, mixed by Mark O'Connor.
Mastered by Kramer.
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