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The Captive Heart Lyrics by Brendan Perry

Eye of the Hunter

1999

The old clock is ticking now
It marks the space between us
Your memory enshrouds my heart
I am held captive
Sometimes my soul desires to take leave
Of this old world
To spread these golden wings and fly
To the city of angels
But then if I close my eyes
I can see you standing there
Your face in permanence smiles
Your lips a chalice
Seems like I've loved you all my life
Never thought I'd find you
Some day the muse may lend these words wings
So I can touch you
The old clock is ticking now
It marks the space between us
Your memory enshrouds my heart
For I am held captive
Seems like I've loved you all my life
Never thought I'd find you
Some day the muse may lend these words wings
So I can touch you
But, hey, don't worry if the feeling's not strong for you
I have lived my life in accordance to the windfalls of passion
Though I know how it feels to be loved and then forgotten
I have seen too many men driven insane by their distractions

About “The Captive Heart” by Brendan Perry

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"The Captive Heart" is credited to Brendan Perry. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Captive Heart" appears on "Eye of the Hunter" in 1999.

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