Two Dancers (I) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Roosey 

Cover art for Two Dancers (I) lyrics by Wild Beasts

Personally I think it's about prostitution, from the prostitues perspective; or more precisely, a prostitute being raped.

"Our son was dying and we could hardly eat" - A reason to start

The second verse then describes how her 'customers' treat her. Her children "Turn away" because they are ashamed of her.

The third verse is similar to the second.

It's late, i'm feeling cynical. Make of it what you will.