It Figures

from Which Way the Wind Blows by Octaves

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Two wolves in wolves clothing
we prowl crude and crowded streets
light hearted heavy heads hoping
for something in which to sink our teeth
Proud place high up on the chain
We should be up to our elbows in prey
but on our knees we plea for our lives
as we realize
that we're outnumbered by sheep
when we should really be sleeping
but who could catch a wink
when the kicks come so cheap
so in attempt at disguise
we pull synthetic wool over our eyes
and emerge newly blind
greeted by unwanted guides
Two shepherds less than wise
beneath a now neon sky
they herd us back through the flock

To the center
of the sound
where we're certain
that no one can hear us talk
so we never stopped
reprieved from our guides

We retreat to the wilds
to rap a bit more about life for a while
shaking down strangers for change
in pursuit
of a name
a woman you can pay
to gain the mind of a child

Curled close
on rotating shelves
we rose as fire fell
thanks to our friend the hollow shell
unaware his life is hell

Well
cue up the tune for which the moment
calls
then pause
(Paws) we respectfully kept to ourselves
through insurmountable tension
didn't help
from your belt
you count out cute explosives for currency
I can't recall
feeling better than currently
like a Tennessee cross
we burnt our best fuels clean off
next hunt can't come soon enough
Maybe we'll shake this dumb luck

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from Which Way the Wind Blows, released April 16, 2013

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