The Operative (Remastered)
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
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
Credits
Writer(s): David Tomlinson, Barry Anthony Adamson, John Doyle, Howard Devoto, Ben Mandelson
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- Shot By Both Sides (Single Version) (Remastered)
- My Tulpa (Remastered)
- Definitive Gaze (Remastered)
- Parade (Remastered)
- The Light Pours Out of Me (Remastered)
- My Mind Ain't So Open (Remastered)
- Touch and Go (Remastered)
- Goldfinger (Remastered)
- Rhythm of Cruelty (7'' Single Version) (Remastered)
- Back to Nature (Remastered)
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