Little Bird Lisa Hannigan

[Verse 1]
Your heart sings like a kettle
And your words, they boil away like steam
And a lie burns long while the truth bites quick
A heart is built for both, it seems
You are lonely as a church
Despite the queuing out your door
I am empty as a promise, no more

[Chorus]
When the time comes
And rights have been read
I think of you often
But for once, I meant what I said

[Verse 2]
I was salted by your hunger
Now you've gone and lost your appetite
And a little bird is every bit as handy in a fight
I am lonely as a memory
Despite the gathering round the fire
Aren't you every bird on every wire?

[Chorus]
When the time comes
And rights have been read
I think on you often
But for once, I meant what I said