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Manafon Lyrics by David Sylvian

A Victim of Stars 1982–2012

2009

There's a man down in the valley
Who doesn't speak in his own tongue
He bears a grudge againt the English
The tune to which his songs are sung

There's a man down in the valley
Who is moving back in time
It's a physical ascension
You can watch him as he climbs

The farmer's wives are at their windwos
They've seen him wind his way for hours
They tell the kids to lower their voices
And pretend that they are out

There's a man down in the valley
Trying to stop time in its tracks
His boots lie heavy on the grasses
But it keeps on pushing back

And his wife, she was a painter
But now she stains the altar black
He's out bird watching on the islands
And she wishes he'd come back

There's a man down in the valley
And he dreams of moving west
Of battles raged against the furies
That might see him at his best

There's a man down in the valley
Don't know his right foot from his left
Don't know his right foot from his left

About “Manafon” by David Sylvian

Read the complete lyrics to "Manafon" by David Sylvian from the album "A Victim of Stars 1982–2012" in 2009. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Avant Pop, Avant Garde, UK Pop.

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"Manafon" is credited to David Sylvian. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Manafon" appears on "A Victim of Stars 1982–2012" in 2009.

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