Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Magazine
Canonical path: /magazine/the-operative
Related lyric paths: 6
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The Operative
Read The Operative lyrics by Magazine on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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The Operative
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You were never found to be backward
Or wanting in any way
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
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Magazine performs "The Operative", and this lyric page sits inside the Magazine catalog on LyroVerse.
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