Listen to a sample of "Ordinary Crime," the fourth song on Scenes from an Icelandic Novel.

Ordinary Crime

Steinun's rant about how passion turned her into a murderer. She helped Bjarni kill his wife, Gudrun, and also knew that Bjarni had killed her husband.

Like Georgie's little white lie
Here is one I can't deny
Winter can grow so cold, especially when your love has grown old
You might need a friend to help you pass the time

This solitary notion is driving me insane
The wheel was put in motion, but who's to blame?
Without the judge and jury I wouldn't feel ashamed
I'm just another victim of love's confusing game

The taste of sin upon his lips
Was much sweeter than the stain of betrayal on my fingertips
Passion is an instigator, and coveting your neighbour
I'm sure is just an ordinary crime

This solitary notion is driving me insane
The wheel was put in motion, but who's to blame?
Without the judge and jury I wouldn't feel ashamed
I'm just another victim of love's confusing game

My mama always told me
"Don't let nothin' stand in your way"
She never mentioned, for this ambition, there'd be a heavy price to pay

This solitary notion is driving me insane
The wheel was put in motion, but who's to blame?
Without the judge and jury I wouldn't feel ashamed
I'm just another victim of love's confusing game

©2010 A. Ray. Annabel Is Her Mother Today (ASCAP).