Gift That Shines
A song originally by Red Lorry Yellow Lorry for their 1989 album Blow.
The Sisters of Mercy covered Gift That Shines for the first time live
at their 30th Anniversary gig at Leeds Metropolitian University 2011
and from then on played it regularly during their SISTERS XXX 30th Anniversary Tour 2011/12
and further on.
Lyrics
Reaching for the stars
I can't steal them they're not ours
Sits right in your hand and shines
You say reach for these
It's not easy on my knees
The way you offer me to climb
I've been entertaining yesterday
Past and present they're all mine
I don't need a gift from yesterday
I don't need a gift that shines
Kiss the book and say
You can have them if you pay but
What you hold today looks bright
Reaching for the sky
Won't bring them nearer if you try
Shining up above
Now I kiss the book and say
You'll touch the stars one day
It's a big tall wish to fly
It's a big tall wish to fly
I've been entertaining yesterday
past and present they're all mine
I don't need a gift from yesterday
I don't need a gift that shines
I don't need a gift that shines
Lyrics: Chris Reed, Music: Reed/Dave Wolfenden/Leon Phillips/"Chill" Chillington
Lyrics and music are property and copyright of their respective rights holders and provided only for study purposes.
