The Trickster

#VERSE He walks in slow with a charming sway He knows how the game is played A compliment just to please You don’t even notice when he takes what he needs You think you’re sharp, you think you’re wise You shake his hand, you’re feeling fine He has you fooled with practiced lies He’s already left you behind He never even planned to stay He slips through the cracks like a misty haze He tells you what you want to hear You turn your back and he’ll disappear #CHORUS Slight of hand, he’s already gone You don’t even know what you’ve done wrong A twist of fact, a spinning of the tale He makes you think that you’ll never fail #VERSE He takes the stage with perfect skill He dons his mask, he plays for thrill You feel like you are in control He’s already taken your soul #CHORUS Slight of hand, he’s already gone You don’t even know what you’ve done wrong A twist of fact, a spinning of the tale He makes you think that you’ll never fail #VERSE He’s a trickster that leaves no trace Three steps ahead in every race Silken words and promises thing And you realize he’s gone again #CHORUS Slight of hand, he’s already gone You don’t know what you have done wrong A twist of fact, a spinning of the tale He makes you think that you’ll never fail #VERSE One more trick before he slips away Leaves wondering what you wanted to say The damage is completely done It’s too late to run and get your gun And if you try to make it right He’s already slipped out of your sight Left with questions, nothing clear The Trickster always disappears