Popstar Lover

I don’t know where they came from This popstar lover Look what the cat dragged in The master of media spin What’s behind that Cheshire grin Who’s home to ask where they’ve been Who’s accounting when they’re spending Who’s been kissing the diamond ring

You don’t know how hard it is To be bought and paid for Everyone’s always looking the other way I want to be him for a day

We need them in the band This popstar lover So skilfully playing him Like a cheap violin Their snake oil tastes of gin Soothes the bones under your skin Ages withers the next of kin My guess is he’ll take it on the chin

You don’t know how hard it is To be bought and paid for Everyone’s always looking the other way I want to be him for a day

They didn’t show their cards at once This popstar lover Never overplayed their hand Didn’t leave footsteps in the sand Sorted the grifters from the fans Patiently waited to take command The prodigal son of the promised land They claim it was never part of the plan

You don’t know how hard it is To be bought and paid for Everyone’s always looking the other way I want to be him for a day