Cicadas in the lemon trees Do you still want me on my knees? Cicadas in the olive grove And I'll be on my way I lost my voice while overseas Like Hades took Persephone I saw the shadows on the wall I swallowed all the seeds I dipped my toes in the water You left one foot out the door I went like a lamb to the slaughter A hungry wolf never hangs about ♪ We took the fruit from the vine Flattened as the fact abides We went to the beach from Joni's song Come on, get out your cane Well I was drenched down to the bone You said you'd prefer to be left alone But if you were just a thirsty sponge Then I'm left high and dry I dipped my toes in the water You left one foot out the door I went like a lamb to the slaughter A hungry wolf never hangs about ♪ It seems I just cannot help But to genuflect at the altar of your allergy to love ♪ Cicadas in the lemon trees Do you still want me on my knees? Cicadas in the olive grove And I'll be on my way