The bird that winds the spring

[Verse 1]
There is an altar on my street
I lay my wages at its feet
Gold and diamonds, neighbours bring
It is the bird that winds the spring

[Verse 2]
Ma walks past it every day
It never caused her eye to stray
It poses with its wings unfurled
It's not the bird that moves or walks

[Verse 3]
Never ask a shark for loans
No moss grows on rolling stones
Those guys will take away your home
And leave you drinking on your own
Leave you drinking on your own