Crossing the Rubicon

I crossed the Rubicon on the 14th day

of the most dangerous month of the year

At the worst time at the worst place

That’s all I seem to hear

I got up early so I could greet the Goddess of the Dawn

I painted my wagon, I abandoned all hope

And I crossed the Rubicon

The Rubicon is the Red River

Going gently as she flows

Redder then your ruby lips

And the blood that flows from the rose

Three miles north of purgatory

One step from the great beyond

I prayed to the cross and I kissed the girls

And I crossed the Rubicon

What are these dark days I see

In this world so badly bent?

How can I redeem the time

The time so idly spent

How much longer can it last

HHow long can this go on

I embraced my love put down my head

And I crossed the Rubicon

I feel the bones beneath my skin

And they’re tremblin’ with rage

I’ll make your wife a widow

You’ll never see old age

Show me one good man in sight

That the sun shines down upon

I pawned my watch and I paid my debts

And I crossed the Rubicon

Put my heart upon the hill

Where some happiness I’ll find

If I survive then let me love

Let the hour be mine

Take the high road

Take the low, take the one you’re on

I poured the cup and I passed it along

And I crossed the Rubicon

You defiled the most lovely flower

In all of womanhood

Others can be tolerant

Others can be good

I’ll cut you up with a crooked knife

And I’ll miss you when you’re gone

I stood between heaven and earth

And I crossed the Rubicon

You won’t find any happiness here

No happiness or joy

Go back to the gutter and try your luck

Find you some nice young pretty boy

Tell me how many men I need

And who I can count upon

I strapped my belt and buttoned my coat

And I crossed the Rubicon

I feel the Holy Spirit inside

And see the light that freedom gives

I believe it’s within the reach

Of everyman who lives

Keep as far away as possible

It’s darkest ‘fore the dawn

I turned the key and I broke it off

And I crossed the Rubicon

Mona Baby, are you still in my mind

I truly believe that you are

Couldn’t be anybody else but you

Who’s come with me this far

The killing frost is on the ground

And the autumn leaves are gone

I lit the torch and I looked to the east

And I crossed the Rubicon