Lyrics
Sometimes you wait for a band of sunlight to appear
Sometimes one anticipates a breakthrough or positive moment, symbolized by a band of sunlight.
Then you kick up clouds into some kind of phony atmosphere
However, this positive expectation is disrupted by creating a false and insincere environment.
It's so hard to see you when you're in the midst of a cover-up
It's challenging to perceive someone during a concealment or deception.
When you're on the take
Refers to being involved in corrupt activities, possibly taking bribes or engaging in dishonest actions.
Like a crooked cop
Similar to a dishonest law enforcement officer, engaging in corrupt practices.
Like a crooked cop
Reiteration of the comparison to a corrupt cop, emphasizing the theme of dishonesty.
You call me to the station and tell me to hand it over here
Describes a scenario where the speaker is summoned to a location, possibly the police station, to surrender something.
Then when no one's looking you take it as your own souvenir
Despite instructing the speaker to hand over an item, the other person secretly takes it for themselves.
But I know what's up and how it goes straight to the top
The speaker is aware of deceptive actions that extend to higher levels of authority.
When you're on the take
Reiteration of involvement in corrupt activities, drawing parallels to a crooked cop.
Like a crooked cop
Emphasizes the continuation of corrupt behavior, akin to a dishonest law enforcement officer.
Like a crooked cop
Reiteration of the comparison to a corrupt cop, highlighting the persistence of dishonest actions.
It's hard to picture us together
Expresses difficulty in imagining a positive connection between the speaker and the other person.
Even our truer selves
Suggests challenges in understanding each other's true selves or genuine intentions.
When you say that you'd like to see me
Even when expressing a desire to meet, there's uncertainty about the other person's allegiances or influences.
I still don't know who you're taking your orders from
Questions the motives or sources of authority guiding the other person's actions.
Every time I see you it still makes me sick with desire
Seeing the other person still elicits strong emotions, despite their questionable nature.
But there are a few things that I just wouldn't do for hire
While desire persists, there are moral boundaries that the speaker refuses to cross for personal gain.
And I tell you how I feel but I know you're wearing a wire
The speaker communicates their feelings but suspects the other person is betraying them, possibly through informing authorities (wearing a wire).
'Cause you're on the take
Reiterates involvement in corrupt practices, drawing parallels to a crooked cop.
Like a crooked cop
Reiteration of the theme of engaging in corrupt actions, akin to a dishonest law enforcement officer.
Like a crooked cop
Concludes by emphasizing the persistent nature of dishonest behavior, likening it to a corrupt cop.
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