Guessing Game

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Guessing Game

JoeS · 3:30

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[Verse 1] I heard your song float through the air, At some café in Delaware. They say it’s me behind those lines— The yachts, the hats, the mirror shine. I won’t deny I’ve played the part, But sweetheart, you weren’t all that sharp. [Verse 2] You dressed me up in words and clues, Made me the villain in your blues. But I recall you sang that tune, To more than one old silver spoon. If I’m the man, then let me say— You missed a verse along the way. [Chorus] Oh, this guessing game, it never ends. Am I the punchline, or just one of your friends? You threw the dart, but named no name— That’s how you win the guessing game. [Verse 3] I had my flaws, I had my tan— But you sure loved the way I ran. You sipped my lies like vintage wine, Then sold 'em back in perfect rhyme. So if I am the one you mean— Thanks for the hit. It’s evergreen. [Chorus] Oh, this guessing game, you played it right. You kept the mystery wrapped up tight. You made a myth, then watched the flame— That’s how you win the guessing game. [Bridge] Maybe I’m vain, but not a fool— I knew your silence was the tool. You wrote a song, I wore the suit— But darling, you looked damn cute. [Final Chorus] So let 'em guess, let 'em spin— It’s showbiz, babe, we both win. I’ll tip my hat, you keep the fame— And we’ll both love this guessing game. [Outro – piano glides into smoky smile]

Die andere Perspektive

Der vermeintliche Adressat eines berühmten Liedes spielt mit den Vermutungen über seine Identität. Zwischen Eitelkeit, Ironie und Showgeschäft fragt seine Antwort danach, wer die Geschichte eines anderen Menschen erzählen darf.

Album
No More Shadows
Künstler
JoeS
Reihenfolge
6 von 13
Laufzeit
3:30