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There he goes, a man walks under a cloud
Who knows what plays upon his mind
Or the reason he's trying to hide?

Late to rise and late to bed yet again
As he tirelessly builds his nest
On an island far off the coast

His name in lights, he reigns over his domain
A place for tough guys who never cry
Who can question his wise command?

Poor despite all the deals he's made
And alone despite all the girls he's laid
He jumps from one prospect to another

Born into war, he grew up out on the streets
Became his own inspiration
And his own best friend

He searched high and low for his true calling
Vanishing over the horizon
Leaving a trail of unpaid bills

Poor despite all the deals he's made
And alone despite all the girls he's laid
He jumps from one prospect to another
Poor despite all the deals he's made
And alone despite all the girls he's laid
What he lost can't be claimed back with an invoice

He's in high demand with the wealthy and the wise
His phone rings constantly day and night
He won't reveal himself, for his mystery's his strength
And he thinks nothing at all of dealing out
From a deck of marked cards

He plays the girls like slot machines
And he won't quit until he wins
But they've no chance of getting in

He guards his ideas like a sentry
Betting on the horses of chance and fate
But will he ever fill the void inside?

There he goes, a man walks under a cloud
Who knows what plays upon his mind
Or the reason he's trying to hide?

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from Gilded Tunes From The Winged Horse Of Melody, released June 23, 2012

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Andrew Bond Perth, Australia

Singer songwriter who combines excellent catchy tunes with razor-sharp lyrical wit

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