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So you've found my hidden chamber,
your weapon and candle in hand.
I sense your confusion, your anger,
I'll try to explain as best as I can.

I'm an emotional vampire,
but not in the way you might think.
It's true, I stay somber in attire,
and I'm certainly drawn to the drink.

I stay out till an hour that's evil
as if time were only to kill.
And though I'm quite fond of cathedrals,
the sight of the crucifix makes me ill.

A curse is lain on me, some vile incarnation,
I have no reflection except for this one.
The thing about garlic's a myth, thank tarnation,
but yes, I blister in the sun. Ummm...

My fashions are quite modern, spare one:
the collar popped on my dark cape.
But I didn't have to ask you to wear one
to hide that love mark on your nape.

My tastes range from fine to impeccable
in food, architecture and art.
In bed, I'm a positive wrecking ball;
I would that I could boast the same of my heart.

For centuries, I've lingered with lovers,
but you mustn't think I sleep around.
My bed is close, quiet and covered,
and theirs are all covered in ground.

I don't claim my passion was healthy, pet,
but it's not by my hand that they died.
A stake through the heart hasn't felled me yet,
but I bet it'd work if you tried.

And you'd end my centuries of grieving, my shame;
what's worse is this breath, so restless a sigh.
They each killed their love before leaving this plane,
My curse is this: mine is as deathless as I.

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from Music From And Inspired By Our Doomed Love Affair, released August 1, 2008

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Amina Shareef Ali Oakland, California

Based in Oakland, California, Amina Shareef Ali performs songs of love and struggle, of pain and wonder, of loss and redemption. Lyrics by turns poignant and sardonic are set against a backdrop of American music both traditional and modern, from folk to punk to country to jazz to rock and roll. ... more

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