Joe Jackson The Bridge Envy Lyrics

The Bridge Envy Lyrics

Vocal - Jane Siberry

 Congas and Bongos - Su Hadjopoulos]



Down there in the ashes

There's gold and silver too

Dear sister, I try to share with you



"Smug," you said

"Take your spoils away"



And you broke the bridge on your side



You wither my trouble

And all I dream to do

With half-smiles

Until I scream at you



"Mad," you said

"That's how you repay"



But you broke the bridge on your side



And where am I

As I swallow your tears

And the prince with the slipper appears

Do you hack at your heel

Do I try not to feel



I fail with my anger

And with my sympathy

I tremble - so little left for me



"Harsh," you said

"Now you walk away"



But I left the gold for you to find

When you broke the bridge on your side