The Only One

no one left to wet your shoulder
and the face you saved is under a faded shroud
held out
for the master’s last appraisal
will he add you to his stable?
will he radiate, or make it a date downtown?
don’t frown —
(Pre C1) it’s a laugh
it’s a deal
a reason to conceal
the things you wanted everyone to see
(C1) what’ll you do?
and what’ll you say?
when everybody’s gone
and you’re the only one left to complain
maybe it’s true, and maybe it’s safe
to say that you’re the only one
who’s left around, tied up in shame
(SOLO)
(V2) there’s a room of fake enablers
who will ask unsavory favors
and announce the maid while making unpleasant sounds
don’t frown —
(Pre C2) it’s a laugh
it’s a deal
a reason to conceal
the things you wanted everyone to see
the things you wanted everyone to see
(C3) what’ll you do? (when you’re alone)
and what’ll you say? (to secret flames)
when everybody’s gone
and you’re the only one left to complain
maybe it’s true (that it’s all over)
and maybe it’s safe (accept the blame)
to say that you’re the only one
who’s left around, tied up in shame
what’ll you do? what’ll you say?
maybe it’s true, maybe it’s safe