Pretender

from Rock'n'Roll Rodeo by SCALLWAGS

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lyrics

Pretender

my friendly smile is all you see
-it's just a grin, I sneer at you
we shake hands, I clap your shoulder
- I'd rather punch your mean face, too
I am so glad that I have met you
- don't mean a single word I say
you look so good, you are so handsome
- it's nothing but base flattery

watch me I'm the great pretender
the king of hypocrisy

tell me your secrets, you can trust me
- your little stories are a crack
I promise that I keep all inside
- spread pretty rumors behind your back
I am the friend you always wanted
- this is what you want me to be
the shocked and sympathetic listener
- you won't ever unmask me

watch me ...

in the moment you expect it least
I'll shout "surprise" as I let out the beast
I'll show my real face and I'll put you down (sucker)
I'll beat you down (sucker)
I look forward to see your dumb face
a little startled and a little dazed
hello and welcome to reality (sucker)
enjoy your stay (sucker)

watch me ...

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from Rock'n'Roll Rodeo, released January 1, 2000

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