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Sacrificial Bonfire Lyrics by XTC

Skylarking

1986

[Verse 1]
Fire they cried
So evil must die
And yields are good
So men pull back hoods
And smile

The scapegoat blood spilled
Spittled and grilled
It crackled and spat
And children grew fat
On the meat
Change must be earned

[Chorus]
Sacrificial bonfire
Must burn

Burn up the old
Ring in the new

Burn up the old
Ring in the new

[Verse 2]
Assembled on high
Silhouette against the sky
The smoke prayed and pranced
And sparks did their dance
In the wind

Disguises wore thin
With less and less skin
And the clothes that were draped
Was all that told man
From ape
Change must be earned

[Chorus]
Sacrificial bonfire
Must reign

Reign over good
Banish the bad

Reign over good
Banish the bad
Oh
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About “Sacrificial Bonfire” by XTC

Read the complete lyrics to "Sacrificial Bonfire" by XTC from the album "Skylarking " in 1986. 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 Pop, Folk Pop, Neo-Psychedelia.

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"Sacrificial Bonfire" is credited to XTC. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Sacrificial Bonfire" appears on "Skylarking " in 1986.

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