Slap me with a down pillow and call me a pansy, but Man in the iron mask by Billy Bragg gets me every time. To fully appreciate it you must of course understand the allusion to the man in the iron mask...
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Man in the iron Mask
When he drops you off, I will not say
Who was that who so quickly drove away...
The things you've done and the places you've been
When I open the door for you
I will not let them in...
As long as you come back to me
I will never ask
For you I will be
The man in the iron mask
You said you love me and it broke my heart
I was always your prisoner right from the start
The nights you spend without me
this house is like a dungeon
And you only return to torture me more
You must have your reasons
I will no ask -
For you I will be
The Man in the Iron Mask
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