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The Magician

from House of Cards - Part I by The Clarity

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You introduced me to a world I've never known.
You showed me the ropes, offered me a place to stay.
But keeping here too long can be dangerous they say.
And watching you, I'm inclined to believe.

Your history is told by the scars that you've shown.
As you consume, my understanding grows;
This is not a choice, but a way to dodge the awaiting blows.

But you say 'Tell me something I don't know.'

Your happy-go-lucky nihilism isn't the thing that pulls you underground,
So I push you up from underneath.
But the magician has tied you to the tracks,
and as he works, I see you get just what you always wanted.
Enjoy your forgetful peace.

I try to help but, I wouldn't know where to start;
So I dig deeper, and you share with me your pain.
We fight your demons until nothing else remains.
But when the vacuum starts you crave the dark again.

Your list of names increases every time we meet,
You try so hard but I can see it in your face;
Nagic is something that words cannot replace,
So I won't even try When you're desensitised.

But you say 'Tell me what I want to know.'

I want to help you,to cut you of your ties,
but you make it hard when you still love what I despise.
You're running into a dangerous trend,
but all I want is just to see you smile again.
These magic pills are gonna one day make you drown,
they build you up to let you in, but then they drag you down.

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from House of Cards - Part I, released December 28, 2011
Music by Alex Kelly, Tim Spargo and Chris Beattie.
Lyrics by Alex Kelly.

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The Clarity Hampshire, UK

The Clarity are a 3-piece alternative/progressive band based in the South of England. Since playing their first show in 2007, the band have undergone a musical journey, with an ever increasing complexity of musical sounds and themes becoming evident, culminating in their debut album release in 2011 of 'House Of Cards - Part I'. ... more

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