The Thief

from The Risk/The War by Paper Trees - Eric King

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Thieves on top of me
Where friendships used to be
I guess that I'm just paranoid
Spunky fire-eyed kid
So much ambition
When will you ever bend the rules
Now he's saying he's not faltered
He's saying he's not even watered down
With a head the size of a mountain
No room for a thorny crown
Next time I swear I'll be better
Stop making promises
When I can't even keep my feet off the ground

'Cause he dances like an idiot
A TV evangelist
Doesn't like when you notice it
In fact it makes him a little pissed
So he takes it in small increments
Just enough to get his fix
Doesn't like when you notice it
In fact it makes him a little pissed
Pissed
Pissed
So, so pissed

You are the thief

All I see are facades hovering
They're following me
And now our time is done
You'll realize it doesn't hurt as much as you think

'Cause he dances like an idiot
A TV evangelist
Doesn't like when you notice it
In fact it makes him a little pissed
So he takes it in small increments
Just enough to get his fix
Doesn't like when you notice it
In fact it makes him a little pissed

You are a thief

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from The Risk/The War, released April 4, 2015

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Paper Trees - Eric King Miami, Florida

Eric King, also known as Paper Trees, is a singer-songwriter from Miami, FL who has toured locally and nationally for the past 19 years in various bands and acts. From progressive rock, to indie pop, electronica, and folk, Eric has explored many facets of music to create an eclectic sound that can be experienced at his live performances. ... more

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