The Confidant (in Conversation)

from (the) Anatomy of Invisible Insects by The Invisible Insects (Sweet Icing)

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“I’m a dealer in hardships and time on the line;
I’ll cut you a good price on a troubled mind.
After a lifetime of debt, you look reasonably set.
You can make this change, anyone could bet.

They're tellin’ you that you should rest
But you’ll start to rust.
How can you even resist?

Gimme a little credit; you can’t trump the eye.
I know there’s no stopping you from wanting to try.
It’s all up to you and when it’s up, it’s high.

A loaner? Sure, I’m the one you wanna see.
A circus of bargains, and golden guarantees.
You can call it switching bait and you can call the rest traitors—
The one liners, old timers, they’re all imitators

You look distressed, but who you gonna trust?
When you’re a mess, it’s a must,
Not gonna be missed.

How about some mistakes, missteps, or mishaps?
You really think it’s all chance, a shot of craps?
That you don't need to take a stance? Well, perhaps…

Now I got you thinking
It’s all black or red.
Now I got you thinking
That the meter’s been fed.
Now I got you thinking
It’s all in your head.
Now I got you thinking

I won’t take any excuse, even if it’s true.
I ain’t heard em all, but I’ve heard quite a few.
Here’s my card, yours to keep, at your service. Call
When it’s stacked and your back’s against the wall.

You pay me a visit,
Advance and invest
And if you’re still not convinced…

Sliding outta sight, the sleight of a heavy hand
With the intensity of one who had it all planned.
Do you really think you understand?

Now I got you thinking
with Uncertain concern.
Now I got you thinking
Your taste’s discerning.
Now I’ve got you thinking
You’ve got what you earned.
Now I’ve got you thinking…”

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from (the) Anatomy of Invisible Insects, released February 6, 2010

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