The Conductor

from The Twenty Year First Impression by Namesake

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lyrics

Can I please come and speak freely
You've stripped my voice, but cannot take
My hospitality

Offers you hold above my head
A well paid hostage, not strong enough
To attempt escape

I've got an offer I can't wait to make you
I've got an offer I can't wait to make you

Conductor of a paper orchestra
But your silent symphony
Does not fool me
Preaching to an audience of one
As you step along the backs
Of everyone

The hardest pill that is to take
The knowledge that
You've got 'em fooled
You're held in high regard

You don't intend to tow the line
But they'll believe it
As long as they keep
Seeing dollar signs

I've got an offer I can't wait to make you
I've got an offer I can't wait to make you

Conductor of a paper orchestra
But your silent symphony
Does not fool me
Preaching to an audience of one
As you step along the backs
Of everyone

Means won't justify you
To what end
Ends will come to haunt you
Soon my friend

Means won't justify you
To what end
Ends will come to haunt you
Soon my friend

What is the measure of a man
Character
What's on his paycheck
Or is it something more

Won't compromise integrity
I'd rather be out on the street
And live abundantly

I've got an offer I can't wait to make you
I've got an offer I can't wait to make you

Conductor of a paper orchestra
But your silent symphony
Does not fool me
Preaching to an audience of one
As you step along the backs
Of everyone

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from The Twenty Year First Impression, released November 12, 2021

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Namesake San Diego, California

Namesake is a melodic punk rock band that ruled Arizona’s west-side in the late ninety's - early 2000's. Reunited in 2018. Their new album, "The Twenty Year First Impression" is OUT NOW!

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