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Iphis Lyrics by The Mechanisms

Tales To Be Told

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[Verse 1]
Iphis was strong as any boy you would meet
Though she'd been born in female form
In the City this was fine, ’til at last, one day
Deep in love she did fall

[Verse 2]
Iphis loved Ianthe and was loved in return
Iphis turned away, forlorn
"Oh, I cannot marry you, a girl as I am -
I cannot marry you in this form"

[Verse 3]
But she had no money, she had not the gold
To buy the body she desired
So, in despair, she went to Isis' throne
To beg for all she required

[Spoken: Isis]
And Isis said: "I'm moved by your tale of doomed romance. I know how that feels. I’ll do what you ask - my people will find you a suitable body, and you'll find the money for the cerebral transfer is already in your account. But, my dear Iphis, you must remember - all things come at a price. One day, I will call on you, Don't let me down."

[Verse 4]
At once she agreed with the harsh demands
At once he was reborn
They were married the self-same day
The next by Isis' summons they were torn

[Verse 5, overlapping]
Iphis and Ianthe, together at last
(Together)
But torn apart straight away
(Torn apart)
"I am with you now, a boy as I am
(With you now)
But when will I see you again?"
(See you again?)

About “Iphis” by The Mechanisms

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"Iphis" appears on "Tales To Be Told".

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