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Black Cloud 9

(Semaka/Lewis/Nordstrom)

A song about a complicated ex of mine, and
kind of myself, so I wrote it in first person.

I rule on higher ground
a bluer valley far below you
I’ve done it all but cannot show you
how I succeed
Cause I’m a pillar in a pit
maternity ward mortuary
a walking contradictionary
that nobody can read

 

So why should I
believe a word you say?
I’m resolutely sure as grey
Obey the instant expert signs
Or you won’t reach my black cloud 9

 

Now you show me a pipe
I’ll have your dream
and then I’ll change it
know just enough to rearrange it
to spring a leak
Or simply bring a brick
I’ll tell you how to build a mansion


But I won’t lift a flippin’ hand son
I’m just the control freak

 

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So take these magic beans
I’ll take your cow
and farmer’s daughter
hot air ballooning under water
I’m Duke of The Ship
And when the stalk is grown
While on your way down to my castle
you’ll realize I’m just an asshole
I’m your King Hypocrite

 

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