[ lyrics: Natalie Merchant/music: Steve Gustafson ]
In the cruel garrison of affection
If worth of lore is true
You know the face of a temptress
Pit viper
A witch or enchantress
Pit viper
With the malign venom of conceit
She tries
Civil men
Conceal fear
Misgivings
When night entreats them
A greater chill sustains
Stains her
Darkness
Shall not inhibit death blow
Know this skin does not restrict her
Tear and she'd the coil
Fall of garland leaves
Below the soil [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/0-9/10000_maniacs/pit_viper.html ]
