Mean Mary

Paint my eyes mysterious, with secrets that they hide

Smoldering eyes, burning now with a fire deep inside

My naked lips, paint as you like, you are in control

But don’t forget to make them speak to your soul

And don’t forget to capture this moment on my face

I’m showing you all my beauty and grace

Chorus:

You can have a portrait of a woman

To hang on your wall

A portrait of a woman

And that is all

Make my hair softly, wind-blown out of place

Wind-blown, wild and free, with a strand across my face

Paint so very carefully from my shoulders to my chin

And don’t forget the smooth texture of my skin

Then everything is done, your work of art is through

Remember to keep forever, what I’m giving to you

Chorus:

You’ll have a portrait of a woman

To hang on your wall

A have a portrait of a woman

And that is all

Chorus:

A portrait of a woman

A portrait of me

A portrait of a woman

And that’s all it will ever be

music and lyrics by Mary James