Lyrics by Indi Riverflow

One was sent off to a tower
Made of ivory and jade
To be taught the tools of power
And the rules of forging blades

The other twin was tossed aside
Hobbled by a twisted spine
Cast on a raft to ride out the tide
And vanish from the grand design

{Chorus}
This is the tale of the hook and the nail
The endless regress of more or less
Answer from guess
And visions of veils

Raised by a school of sirens
The hunchback pored over questions
Melodious genuflections
Heading in any direction

The other grew to an upright citizen
Told asking questions was a sin
Who knew just how many seraphim
Could crowd on the point of a pin

{Bridge}
Exclamation army
Firing at will
Aiming at truths
That just won’t stand still

Hunchback huddle
Pondering puddles
Slippery and subtle
And eternally unfilled

{Chorus}