The Matchseller

Lyrics

[Verse 1] My jewel thief is smiling like lady with child I remember the scent of his laughter Your daughter has fallen and asked me to come But the bridge on my shoulder is narrow [Verse 2] I am a wave on the shore of your breast I am a hand across the sun Your daughter has come and asked me to speak But the bridge on my shoulder trembles [Chorus] Accept my regrets I am broken inside A newspaper patchwork-like overcoat But the matches I sell are for you alone [Chorus] Tell me the fires are good Tell me my love hands are wood For the matches I sell are for you alone [Verse 3] Lady of bedroom and Princess of street Touch lightly the skin of the stranger Your daughter has stolen the jewel from the thief But the bridge on my shoulder holds [Chorus] Accept my regrets that I spoke from inside A newspaper patchwork-like overcoat But the matches I sold you were second-hand [Chorus] Tell me the wires are bare Tell me my love hands will dare For the matches I sell are for you alone