The Operative

Song The Operative
Artist Cabaret Voltaire
Album Micro-Phonies

Lyrics

You were never found to be backward
Or wanting in anyway
You were hidden so cleverly in love
What scheme did you obey!
And I know why you go so slow
You had such strange disappointments
Too bare against the paint
You knew the handle was broken
And your strong arm was faint
And I know why you go so slow
Your tired empire’s fallen
Victim to your unease
You could make yourself so useful
If you’d get on your knees
And I know why you go so slow

Pinyin

You were never found to be backward
Or wanting in anyway
You were hidden so cleverly in love
What scheme did you obey!
And I know why you go so slow
You had such strange disappointments
Too bare against the paint
You knew the handle was broken
And your strong arm was faint
And I know why you go so slow
Your tired empire' s fallen
Victim to your unease
You could make yourself so useful
If you' d get on your knees
And I know why you go so slow