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The Breadwinner

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Light on the water, lights on the hills
Driving across the dark highway bridge
I've got the heater blasting on high
Radio sounds like a lullaby
Got to make money, we've got to survive
Rise in the morning at quarter of five
It is a privilege to work for your bread
Everyone else except me is in bed
I left my lover curled up and warm
I left a kiss on his open palm
Coffeepot broken, nothing to eat
Stepped like a phantom out into the street
Times are unlucky, you take what comes through
Better than sit home with nothing to do
Panic and heartache crowding your dreams
Everyone else except me is asleep
And the sun breaks out with a holy shout
And the highway sings to me
And I crow along as I go along;
For the next few miles I'm free
Up, elevator, to the nineteenth
Windows are orange across the street
My world is empty, silent and clean
Everyone else except me is asleep
Credits
Shannon Stephens

Shannon Stephens

About “Song of the Breadwinner” by Shannon Stephens

Read the complete lyrics to "Song of the Breadwinner" by Shannon Stephens from the album "The Breadwinner". 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 Pop.

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"Song of the Breadwinner" is credited to Shannon Stephens. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Song of the Breadwinner" appears on "The Breadwinner".

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