Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Bridgeport Lathe Lyrics by Bent Shapes

86'd in ’03

2014

I want to hear the sound of the bridgeport lathe
It's metal-to-metal; it really is
Your basic, ordinary men, they work at Bendon Gear
Cos the screech of shearing metal is a-what they wanna hear
Foxy secretaries make a point of passing through the plant
And they know you want them to show it all
But you just might get your arm torn off
If you look up for too long from your Blanchard Grind-All
I've worked the Bessemer Converters out on Cheektowaga Plains
I've even done third shift on antiquated screw machines
I'd even rathеr work at slaughterhouses in Niagara Falls
But Bridgeport Lathе has-uh got me by the balls
There's no time to sneak a cigarette or read a novel by Ayn Rand
And you don't have to do container work to get canned
The bossman he is staring at the men, he's always near
Cos the screech of shearing metal is a-what he’s paid to hear
I want to hear the sound of the bridgeport lathe
It's metal-to-metal; it really is
Your basic, ordinary men, they work at Benton Gear
Cos the screech of shearing metal is a-what they're gonna hear
I've worked the Bessemer Converters out on Cheektowaga Plains
I've even done third shift on antiquated screw machines
I'd even rather work at slaughterhouses in Niagara Falls
But Bridgeport Lathe has-uh got me by the balls
Credits
Bent Shapes

Bent Shapes

About “Bridgeport Lathe” by Bent Shapes

Read the complete lyrics to "Bridgeport Lathe" by Bent Shapes from the album "86'd in ’03" in 2014. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

"Bridgeport Lathe" is performed by Bent Shapes. from the album "86'd in ’03" in 2014 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Bridgeport Lathe", explore more songs by Bent Shapes using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Bent Shapes · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Bridgeport Lathe" is credited to Bent Shapes. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Bridgeport Lathe" appears on "86'd in ’03" in 2014.

Visit the Bent Shapes artist page at /artist/bent-shapes for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.