Tori Amos - General Joy lyrics

General Joy I know
I know you'll take me there
Where your boys were left behind
General Joy, it seems you need a soldier girl
Now they have Liberty gagged

By boat, by tram, by motor bus
Could it be the fates are protecting us
From the hawks that have stolen
The bird from the sky

And I know you will always love Sorrow
Is that why you gave her dress to Happiness?
'Cause it matches her eyes when she cries

General Joy
It seems you don't love your bride
That doesn't mean you're a bad guy
Generally, you're friends, but she is not
The love of your life

To dye, to perm
To change your hair or your wife
The possibilities are there
And it's time for you to decide

And I know you will always love Sorrow
Is that why you gave her dress to Happiness?
'Cause it matches her eyes when she cries

General Joy I know
I know you'll take me there
But, you'll need strength from within
General Joy, it seems you need a soldier girl
And a willing coalition

By boat, by tram, by motor bus
Could it be? The hawks are protecting us
From the men who have now assumed their name

And I know you will always love Sorrow
Is that why you gave her dress to Happiness?
'Cause it matches her eyes when she cries
'Cause it matches her eyes when she cries