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Calico Lyrics by Marissa Nadler

The Saga of Mayflower May

2005

Take her to the river
Call her a river child
Take her to the forest
Call her a little wild
Send her to the gypsy
Forge her of metal coins
Take her to the mountain
And thrust yourself into her loins
Calico
Calico
Calico
Fair lips as white as snow
She moved to the mountains
With a box of chiseled shark
She moved to the highlands
With a box of books so dark
I knew her in the city
She and I would dance the night
Drink the wine of dripping berries
Toast the moon and count the lights
Calico
Calico
Calico
Fair skin as soft as snow
Take her to the river
Call her a river child
Take her to the forest
Call her a little wild

About “Calico” by Marissa Nadler

Read the complete lyrics to "Calico" by Marissa Nadler from the album "The Saga of Mayflower May" in 2005. 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 Singer-Songwriter, USA, In English.

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"Calico" is credited to Marissa Nadler. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Calico" appears on "The Saga of Mayflower May" in 2005.

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