Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

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Verse1

Is a man, his own tragic mirror

capable of such crimes he is scared

 to look at himself too long at a time.

Is a man, his own wrapped up worry

thinking he will do wrong very shortly.

 The answer remains locked up in his head.

Chorus1

And charity plays a game with your head

it gets to you now, it gets to you now

and charity plays away with your head

it gets to you now, it gets to you now.

Somehow you've got to smarten up

and act like nothing's ever gonna

break you, break you, break your mirror in two.

Verse2

Is a man aware of his defects

such a sensitive soul such a rebel

capable of detecting his flaws.

Is a man self righteous, self pitying

nursing losses and pain and inflicting guilt

 that should keep them busy for days.

Chorus2

And charity plays a game with your head

it gets to you now, it gets to you now

and vanity takes your dog for a walk

it gets to you now, it gets to you now.

Somehow you'e got to smarten up

and act like nothing's ever gonna

break you, break you, break your mirror in two.

Break

Is a man really worth the attention

so mature but so dumb.

 In broad daylight the answer remains locked up in his head

 it's blowing around somewhere in his head.