General Joy by Tori Amos Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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)

[Pre-Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
To dye, to perm, to change your hair or your wife
The possibilities are there
And it's time for you to decide

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 3]
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)

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

[Chorus]
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