The Paranoid Style - Client States

Straight down to your heart, you’re undecided
Straight up a house divided
Straight down to your heart you want escape
Straight down to the rule of law
And straight down to the bitter end
Let me know if you need a tow
Let me know if you need a friend

Client states
What you’ve come to dread
It’s just what awaits
Client states

Hold on to the initial shock
Hold on to the solid rock
Shaken and stirred and unforsaken
Drive me to the Mini Mart
Drive me in old Golf car
Our teatime awaits
Client states

Client states
Every partnership you’ve ever made
Client states
Every bill you’ve never paid
Client states
Your kiss is on my list
Alongside other obligations
Just another swing and a miss
I’m susceptible to persuasion
From the depths of the canyon
To the top of the tower
Weather and news at the top of the hour
Your money’s no good here, let’s talk about power
Client states

Client states
Lock the doors and shut the gates
Client states
Every friendship you mistakenly saved
Client states

Straight down to the point
Of everything you've ever been denied
I punch my enemies right between the eyes
I'm afraid it's not cutting time
Straight down to the rule of law
And straight down to the bitter end
Let me know if you wanna go
Let me know if you need a friend