Spell With A Shell - Lyrics - Cardiacs

Cardiacs are an English rock band formed in 1977, originally as Cardiac Arrest, led by Tim Smith. Noted for their complex, varied and intense compositional style and for their eccentric, theatrical stage shows, they have been hailed as an influence by bands as diverse as Blur, Faith No More and Radiohead.

It carried its home on its back When it came Saying he was for me a spell Could be good could be bad Soak him in some water And it will be good Or wear him as a shirt for week And call him by a name But bad if I burn him Don't stop now I didn't know you'd be growing wings This is how long you'll stay alive Don't! Stop it! You're my only friend yeah Right, so now I give your name "Baz" How does that sound? How is it so far? Are you good to me yet? Or are you bad to me? On a quiet night Put him on the fire There There Only because I don't want him to burn Elsewhere Don't stop now I didn't know you'd be growing wings This is how long you'll stay alive Don't! Stop it! You're my only friend yeah