The Carpet

from From The Attic, Vol. 3: 2017/2018 by ampersandman

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FAWM 2018.
The initial file was called "Uma", yes, the start of the #metoo movement made a big impression on me too.
I had a different style in mind, but the quick acoustic demo prompted this country and western style, and that's neat too.

lyrics

Wave like a little child
Blow a kiss and the crowd goes wild
The way you wear your dress too tight
Just give 'em something to write about

A smile plastered on your face
as you feel his stinging gaze
so you move towards the gates
right where the cameras are

And everything about this is a lie
And everything about this is not right
But the show it must go on
Cause this is all you've known
and ever done

Line up for the photo shoot
You feel his arm is touching you
You back up before he gets to the boobs
Or did you just imagine this?

Cause you had been there before
He dragged you to the floor
Made you his little whore
Until you just gave in

And everyone would think that that's a lie
And he has all the ways to ruin your life
And the show it must go on
It's what everybody wants
So you just soldier on
and smile ...

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from From The Attic, Vol. 3: 2017/2018, released January 17, 2023

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I put my pants on just like the rest of you -- one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I make songs that no one cares about.

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