Lover Lyrics

Lover lyrics

Like a man comes to an altar

 I came into this town

 With the world upon my shoulders

 and promises passed down

 I went into the water

 My father, he was pleased

 I built it and Ill tear it down

 So you will be set free

 

 But I found thieves and salesmen

 Living in my father's house

 I know how they got in here

 and I know how to get them out

 Im turning this place over

 From floor to balcony

 and then just like these doves and sheep

 Oh, you will be set free

 

 Ive always been a lover

 Before I drew a breath

 Some things I loved easy

 and some Ill loved to death

 Because love's a politician

 It listens carefully

 

 So of those who come, I can't lose one

 So you will be set free

 

 But go on and take my picture

 Go on and make me up

 Ill still be your defender

 Youll be my missing son

 Ill send out an army

 Just to bring you back to me

 

 Because regardless of your brother's lies

 Oh, you will be set free

 

 I am my beloveds

 and my beloveds mine

 So you bring all your history

 Ill bring the bread and wine

 and we'll have us a party

 Where all drinks are on me

 

 Because as surely as the rising sun

 Oh, you will be set free