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 |