Karine Polwart - Holy Moses lyrics

Holy Moses Asleep in his basket Encountered a question But he couldn't ask it Nor could he answer In baby sighs and baby cries At least he heard no doubt At least he heard no lies Holy Moses Holy Moses Afloat on the river Swaddled in big ideals Surrounded by water Too big for his tiny hands And tiny heart But in his eyes the size Of all he would later part CHORUS Somebody told him “Here's a thing you cannot do” He did it anyway Just to prove it was not true Holy Moses, Holy Moses Holy Moses Is it any wonder That somebody raised upon Secrets and undertows Would know all the ways To reveal what is hidden And would be the one who conveys All that's forbidden? CHORUS X 2 Holy Moses, Holy Moses