The Talkative Woman And The Two Star General Lyrics - Mythical Kings & Iguanas/reflections In A Mud Puddle - Dory Previn

Some other night 

my love 

Some other night you say 

Of course you're right 

dear general 

but before you go away 

may I please continue 

just a moment more 

before you close the door 

and goodbye 

Let's see 

Where was I? 

Oh yes 

I was going on about colors 

the different kinds 

of red 

Some reds 

are like familiar friends 

they spring from the growing earth 

they flow with the moon 

and tides some reads 

are the badges of brides 

and birth 

Please 

Don't lose patience general 

Stay just a little while 

I'm merely speaking of colors 

Perhaps I'll make you smile 

Some reds 

are unnatural enemies 

they crawl out of open veins 

they creep 

and slide from gaping wounds 

like medals of pride 

and pain 

Some reds are close to purple 

Oh my darling 

What do I mean? 

Please 

don't put on your jacket yet 

Some reds are closer to green 

Some other night 

My love 

Some other night you say 

Of course you're right 

Dear general 

You're right to turn away 

But you recoiled 

Is something soiled? 

To stain a sensitive soul 

such as yours 

would never be my goal 

But I digress 

Where was I? 

Oh yes 

Back to the subject of colors 

Perhaps 

if someone tried to wear the red 

of birth and brides 

if one could lose his pride 

and see the other side 

he'd have less need 

to spill the rude 

the cruel 

the crawling 

reds that kill 

You'd better put on 

Your jacket now 

There's beginning to be a chill 

Such a silly 

Talkative woman am I 

Forgive me if you will 

For keeping you dear general 

Sir 

You have a quota to fill 

While I carry on 

about colors 

purple green and red 

the badges of the living 

the medals of the dead