Song Description

In this haunting piece, the narrator laments his corporate ascent and all the pieces of himself he had to give up to gain advantage in a ruthless system.

Lyrics

I work downtown to the beat of this drum
There's no sleep where the devil stays
Sold my soul to the goldmine American way
Took a dime to dig my grave

I doubled down
I bought a three-piece suit out of charcoal woven grey
Took an elevator ride to the man upstairs
He said, "Son, you're gonna stay," and I say
And I say hey, Leader man, show me the way

I still work downtown to the beat of this drum
Selling gin to the folks who pray
Gotta look into the fire until your iris fades
Cause it's a blind man's kind of game
But with this devil's smile and my three-piece suit
I've got enough to cover up my pride and shame
It's not a half a heart left for lover's game
I've got a fork tongue, my decision's made, and I say
And I say hey
Leader Man, show me the way
And I say
And I say hey
Leader Man, show me the way

And I use fire to burn the bridges of those I followed
So I can provide for the hollow strangers who share the roof I call my home
Will this one last sacrifice suffice?
I've only one life left to give to make me whole

Won't you come downtown
You know I'll make you rich, son

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
Fangfei Duan3837904	My Top Songs	3/18/2015