Naming Names

from 9 Must-See Destinations in Cognito by Motor Ballet

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Once you confess the small stuff
The rest is but a fix
All told and soon forgotten
Assorted magic tricks

Three shifts after midnight
His wheeze is now a cough
Record it on your ledger
Mark him as written off

I took the risk of naming names
Look at me now

I did my best to help you
Too bad you screwed it up
But I have myself to rescue
The crowds will soon erupt

I know it's all, what say you?
A bit regrettable
Too bad it's not, let me think
Somewhat forgettable
Okay it's done but could you just
Let it evaporate
In time you'll laugh, take my word
Once you cooperate

Red lines crisscross the cover
Title's unreadable
Remember how we stole it
Nimble and masterful

Three ships on the horizon
Two real one counterfeit
Captioned in cryptic lingo
Masking the crux of it

Did you expect an answer?
Did you forget the game?

Your tide's no longer rising
All thanks to naming names

The bells have rung
Your time has come
All bells have rung
Your time is done

You took the risk of naming names
It brought you here

It was my job to save you
I admit I screwed it up
Your count of friends is so few
Don't let me interrupt

I know it's all, what's the phrase?
A tad regrettable
Too bad it's not, how do I say?
Slightly forgettable
Okay I'm done but one more thing
A gem to contemplate
My advice is free, don't thank me yet
Let it evaporate

Once you confess the small stuff

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from 9 Must-See Destinations in Cognito, released March 13, 2018
Music and Lyrics: Dan Markosian
Arrangement, Performance and Mix: Dan Markosian

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