The reel writes me another story About the bullets that fly through the north country The mamas cry their lullabies Of another black son dead tonight The streets are mourning this morning The sewers flood with papa's blood And nobodies child is safe in this place Where the devil kills for the chase Bad news, Im the bearer of bad news Oh Lord what we can I do Bad News, always bringing such bad news Oh Lord what should I do I must admit love I am afraid I cling to you but your far away I've lost my sword, I've lost me shield Dig us a well so we can be healed The devil walks, the devil is real to me Even as I sing I can hear him gnashing his teeth I feel your hand I see the wall You've locked him away and you will not let me fall