The Cusp & The Wane Lyrics - Ed Harcourt

I'm thirsty for good old-fashioned brawl 

There are many voices that are never heard at all 

Mozart died a pauper, but he didn't go in vain 

Take solace in his knowledge of the cusp & the wane 

Hard living may steal the best of me 

I've burned the candle as bright as it can be 

William Blake was ridiculed & seldom used his name 

He forged his path untroubled by the cusp & the wane 

Let's hear it for the underdogs who skipped the hall of fame 

One more cheer for the underdogs who never played the game 

Sweet madness, it never felt so true 

Living bored of lightning that sparks out of the blue 

You have always loved me, even when I've been insane 

Thanks for riding with me on the cusp & the wane