Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song The Habit Of The Broken Heart , by - Van Der Graaf Generator. Release date: 31.12.1976
Song language: English
The Habit Of The Broken Heart |
| Oh, the Sisters of Blindness |
| From the Convent of the Broken Heart |
| They want to smother it with kindness |
| They want to tear it all apart |
| And there’s a rock of sterile virtu' |
| In the centre of the bay… |
| I’m so sorry he hurt you |
| But don’t throw yourself away |
| You only wanted to have some fun |
| You only wanted to try it; |
| You only wanted to be someone |
| But everybody denies it |
| Why’s it so hard to make you listen? |
| Don’t go and change your name… |
| Learning to lose can be |
| The start of winning the game |
| You’re so special, such sadness seems a shame |
| I know that you’ve got a service to catch |
| I wouldn’t want you to miss it |
| But there’s something so mismatched |
| Some motive inexplicit… |
| Is it the call of the Convent? |
| You only wanted to find someone |
| Or something more than pleasure; |
| Penitence for the Chosen One |
| You can indulge at leisure — |
| By the light of the sinking sun |
| Don’t turn your back on the treasure |
| Whether or not you want to face it, you’re a beautiful girl |
| And your lay-lady laughter has a right to be heard; |
| But what can I give you if you’ve already got the Word? |
| Don’t go |
| Don’t start |
| Don’t take on |
| The Habit of the Broken Heart |