Head on Ice
Eloquent Betrayals and Bittersweet Alliances
Lyrics
We trade off tricks like economy
We engage in a reciprocal exchange of tactics similar to an economic transaction.
Set sly traps for what we just set free
We cunningly set traps for things we have just released or let go.
Even vanity's grown sick and tired
Even the concept of vanity has become weary and uninterested.
When flattery isn't undermined
Compliments lose their impact when not undermined.
We love our fibs and we love our fools
We cherish lies and foolishness.
And we'll kick the cat if it gets us through
We are willing to do anything, even harm, to achieve our goals.
Aint a friend to me but I'm endeared to you
You may not be a friend, but I feel affection towards you.
Cause I'm a tall man standing next to you
I am a tall man standing next to you.
I got piss in my pocket and now I'm losing my way
I have a problem or dilemma, and I am losing my way.
Aint gonna let no friendly fucker ruin my day
I won't let any friendly person spoil my day.
I aint painting your portrait so stop pulling my chain
I am not portraying you in a positive light, so stop bothering me.
Keep it up and I promise you won't do it again
If you persist, there will be consequences.
You see, I'm careful to meet you but I'm matter of fact
I approach you with caution, but I state the facts.
It's just too easy to love and get stabbed in the back
Loving is risky; it's easy to be betrayed.
So stop touching my shoulder, you don't know where it's been
Stop invading my personal space; you don't know what it's been through.
You can rub, you can scrub, but you never get clean
Attempts to clean up or amend are futile; the stain remains.
Cos you can't get it off
The consequences or guilt cannot be easily removed.
Tell me, haven't I seen you down on the government's door
Have I seen you involved in questionable activities?
Getting high while you're on your knees cleaning the floor
You indulge in vices while appearing subservient.
Said the head on ice, it won't happen to me
The person with a 'head on ice' believes they are immune to negative consequences.
Picking the shit off the carpet like a chimpanzee
Engaging in unpleasant tasks without concern, likened to a chimpanzee.
I tried to love but you made it as hard as you possibly can
Loving you is challenging; you make it difficult.
You're in love until you find a better man
Love is conditional until a better option comes along.
But you can double the poison, you know the remedy's fine
Increasing the harm or negativity, but the solution is known.
We all laugh while our conscious is robbing us blind
We laugh while our conscience is being deceived or exploited.
Pick pockets your mind
Your thoughts are being stolen or manipulated.
Don't think it's never happened to me
Don't assume it hasn't happened to me; I've experienced it too.
Living in the shitty
Living in a challenging or unpleasant situation.
(lyric and music Van Walker)
(Lyric and music by Van Walker)
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