You were sure you'd make it, but you weren't sure where it was
but you stuck it out and now you can do no wrong
They stuck you in a suit and put a girl on your arm
Flash pictures for the magazines and the promotional tour
Look where you are; you're at the pinnacle
Held up by a thieving band of suits with no regard for you
You'd better not look down; you've got a long way to fall
And no way to know just where or when the drop will come
I know you worked hard to get where you are
But the minute sales are down you'll be the falling star
Remember where you're from when you take a look around
And see that all the folks you thought you knew just disappear
You didn't come from money and you can't grow into it
And you can bet that they were laughing when they weren't lying to you
No matter where you are you can always turn around
And there will be a way to get yourself back on the ground
A little wiser, no worse for the wear
And we're still here at the bottom of the pile
Your friends are here at the bottom of the pile
credits
from Wax,
released May 27, 2017
Stephen Beckner (guitar/vocals); Dan Jordan (bass/vocals); Ryan Jackson (guitar/vocals); Dave Roberts (drums)
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