The Clumsy Lovers London Bridge Lyrics

Everything I said before I solemnly disown
I am a product of the past, but the here and now I own
If it makes you feel better, you can say that was me
But I don't see the seedling when I'm looking at the tree
When I was a boy I let my ignorance thrive
I remained a boy till I turned twenty-five
I thought I was a genius, and heaven knows I tried
But I've only one idea now and that's a source of pride

You are the thought that stretches
From sleep to wake
You leave me falling down
Like London Bridge in an earthquake

I was thinking of the story of the house built on the sand
How for the sake of the lesson the ruin of the man
I imagine how it once stood, beautiful, tall
But the master's the daredevil and the puppet takes the fall
Then I saw you at your front door and everything was clear
I'd been looking at it sideways and getting nowhere near
What if I'm not a genius, that used to be my fear
But I've only one idea now and that's a source of cheer

You are the thought that stretches
From sleep to wake
You leave me falling down
Like London Bridge in an earthquake

If I ever love another I'm a liar
If I ever touch another I'm a thief
If I ever see another I am sorry
If I ever know another then I don't know me

You are the thought that stretches
From sleep to wake
You leave me falling down
Like London Bridge in an earthquake

Instrumental Break is from Lee Highway Blues (traditional)