When I first saw the child brides

two bridegroom boys at their side

genevieve in union with -holy communion

Marianne the younger wife



and the child brides

went down to the water

neptune calls out to his daughters

throw yourself at the tide

Ill see you on the other side



in a loveless marriage - when I was fourteen

all braised knees and black eyes

then you come round here

with your fancy talk and big ideas

what have you done with our wives



chorus



bride of Christ, bride of Jesus

bride of the fish when youre fathoms down

and the uncles and the brother

with their Sunday suits on

search the village and towns

but the child brides etc.