Anthony D'Amato - A Kick in the Teeth lyrics

[Verse 1] When the night's begun Way before the sun has set And the rain is gone but the river's yet to crest When the shaking stopped Only aftershocks remain And the crowd applauds As the firing squad takes aim [Chorus] That's when I wonder what I'm waiting for An invitation or an open door A revelation on an ancient scroll Or just maybe, a kick in the teeth [Verse 2] When the sharpest blades in your shoulder Babe, I suppose you're bound to cut Anybody you pull close When your heart attacks And the thin ice cracks below Oh, you hold your breath Just one more step to go [Chorus] That's when I wonder what I'm waiting for An invitation or an open door A revelation on an ancient scroll Or just maybe, a kick in the teeth