Lyrics The Habit Of The Broken Heart - Van Der Graaf Generator

The Habit Of The Broken Heart - Van Der Graaf Generator
Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song The Habit Of The Broken Heart, artist - Van Der Graaf Generator.
Date of issue: 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

Share lyrics:

Write what you think about the lyrics!

Other songs of the artist:

NameYear
House With No Door 2003
Cat's Eye/Yellow Fever (Running) 1976
Killer 2003
Necromancer 1992
Refugees 1985
The Undercover Man 2003
Afterwards 1992
Pilgrims 1975
Darkness (11/11) 1985
The Emperor In His War Room 2021
Lemmings (Including Cog) 1992
A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers 2021
White Hammer 2003
Out Of My Book 2003
Whatever Would Robert Have Said? 2003
After The Flood 2003
Still Life 1975
Arrow 1992
Lost 2021
Pioneers Over C 2003

Artist lyrics: Van Der Graaf Generator