Lyrics

BUILDING A BETTER HEART

I built the pyramids for you
hung planets in the skies
painted oceans blue
to match the color of your eyes
but I'm already bored
it's funny after all
your plastic parts
you're just a paper doll

bet you're gonna pout again
aren't you
don't have much to say
now do you
still you keep talking away

with sticks and stones
and bottle shards
baby I'll build you a better heart
to wear inside
your perfect parts
maybe I'll build you a better heart

you're made of lavender and coal
now you're melting in the rain
your heart is full of holes
because your soul is cellophane
if I could find a vein
or feel a pulse inside
I'd build a crane
to bring you back to life

girl you got a lot to learn about
the measure of a man
it ain't money
but honey I got a plan

with sticks and stones
and bottle shards
baby I'll build you a better heart
to wear inside
your perfect parts
maybe I'll build you a better heart
who's gonna love you now
pretty as a picture
broken down
I wish you well
with fond regards
someday I'll build you a better heart

hey this place is such a drag
all because of you
now if I seem so mean
I guess it's 'cause I'm broken too

baby I'll build you a better heart
maybe I'll build you a better heart
who's gonna love you now
pretty as a picture
broken down
you tore your party gown
puppet-hearted princess
clip-on crown
I wish you well
with fond regards
I hope he builds you a better heart
I hope he builds you a better heart