Mongrels

Whatever happened to this
 it was an island of bliss
 in this ridiculous place
 But now the river runs black
 and I don't know the way back
 I feel it going to waste
 We are the mongrels
 underneath the table
 fighting for the leavings
 tearing us to shreds
 We are the mongrels
 tearing up the floorboards
 unaware of the banquet
 up above our heads
 I reach across the divide
 I want to take you inside
 but something's holding me bound
 There is a thorn in my side
 that's coming on like a tide
 these tender feelings do drown
 We are the mongrels
 underneath the table
 fighting for the leavings
 tearing us to shreds
 We are the mongrels
 tearing up the floorboards
 unaware of the banquet
 up above our heads
 This is a chance for the prize
 it's waiting here in my eyes
 you hardly look at me now
 With every beat of my heart
 I want to make a new start
 but I don't seem to know how
 We are the mongrels
 underneath the table
 fighting for the leavings
 tearing us to shreds
 We are the mongrels
 rolling on the floorboards
 unaware of the banquet
 up above our heads