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Johnny in his Grave

from Warbler by A Sensitive Person

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*Warning: This song contains a general depiction of harassment.

"Johnny in his Grave" is a reinterpretation of the cautionary tale genre in Irish folk balladry. The story is told from the perspective of a young man who falls in love at first sight with a woman. Despite her rejection of his advances, he follows her to a cemetery, where he hears her speaking to the grave of her dead lover. The tale ends with what could be interpreted as a warning to all cat-callers and stalkers: the consequences of ignoring rejection.

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As I went down to the center of the town
I spied a young maid so tender
And to her I said, "I would rather be dead
Than to live another day alone, dear"

Said she, "My good man, you must have me mistaken
For someone who gives a damn, dear
I'm on my way to visit Johnny in his grave
And I haven't time for such men as you, dear"

So she spun on her heel and she went her merry way
But my heart, oh my heart, had frozen
For I knew just then I had to have this maiden
Have her as the wife I'd chosen

I made up my mind and I followed her behind
To the place where lay her Johnny dear-o
And I heard her weep, "It has only been one week
Since from this earth you left me here-o"

Well, the hour it was late so I started for the gate
But I heard a low voice call my name-o
So I turned around and to my dismay I found
The ghost of maiden's Johnny dear-o

"It is I!" he weary cried, I could see his rotting eyes
I could see the place he'd been wounded
"Come back just to say from my lady stay away
Or suffer just the same as I did"

And there standing near was my maiden and her tears,
"I told you to leave me alone, dear
I was on my way to visit Johnny in his grave
And I hadn't time for such men as you, dear"

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from Warbler, released January 1, 2016

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A Sensitive Person Prague, Czech Republic

A Sensitive Person is lead by Californian singer-songwriter Shani Chabansky.

Influenced by traditional American music and freak folk, A Sensitive Person's lyrics are gender-neutral and weaves the queer narrative into old familiar music.

Haunting melodies wrap around the comfort of a drone. Rhythmically percussive and forward-moving. ... more

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