Pound of Flesh
Regina Spektor · Other Songs - Regina Spektor
If you're not forgiven, then you can't be forgotten.
If you're not forgotten, then you can live forever.
If you live forever,
then you begin to dream of death, death, death, death, death.
Ezra Pound sat upon my bed,
asked me which books as of late I have read.
Ezra Pound sat upon my bed,
asked me which books as of late I have read.
Asked me if I've read his own,
And whether I could spare a pound
Of flesh
To cover his bare bones.
I says, "Man, take a pound.
Take two.
What's a pound of flesh between friends like me and you?"
What's a pound of flesh among friends?
What's a pound of flesh among friends?
If you're never sorry,
If you're never sorry,
If you're never sorry, then you can't be forgiven.
If you're not forgiven, then you can't be forgotten.
If you're not forgotten, then you must live forever.
If you live forever, you cannot be reborn.
If you're not reborn, then you can't be a baby.
If you're not a baby, you can't learn to crawl.
If you cannot crawl away, you must stay in bed all day.
If you stay in bed all day, you'll be sure to have some visitors.
Ezra Pound will sit upon your bed,
ask you which books as of late you've have read.
Ezra Pound sat upon my bed,
ask you which books as of late I have read.
Ask you if you've read his own,
And whether you could spare a pound
Of flesh
To cover his bare bones.
You'll says, "Man, take a pound.
Take two.
What's a pound of flesh between friends like me and you?"
What's a pound of flesh among friends?
What's a pound of flesh among friends?
What's a pound of flesh among friends?
Pound of Flesh
Regina Spektor's "Pound of Flesh" stands as a quintessential example of her early indie-folk style, characterized by intimate storytelling and acoustic instrumentation. Released during her formative period, the track exemplifies her signature approach to blending personal narrative with broader social commentary, often exploring themes of resilience and everyday struggle. The song's melodic structure and vocal delivery reflect the raw, unpolished aesthetic that defined her debut era, distinguishing her work within the lo-fi indie scene. While the specific album placement remains unlisted in current catalogues, the recording firmly occupies a space in her discography alongside tracks like "Hero" and "Mockingbird," cementing her reputation as a songwriter who prioritizes lyrical honesty over commercial polish.