Sam John - Angles lyrics

[HOOK] Things in life ain't always quite what they seem There's more than one given angle to any one given scene So bear that in mind next time you try to intervene On any one given angle, on any one given scene [MARK] My name is Mark; I go to Uni and college Don't socialise that much, I just revise and build knowledge At times I find that I become a virtual recluse I let my belt of interaction hang decisively loose But I came here to learn and that's the life that I choose So if people think that I'm boring they can bring their abuse See a lot of people think that I'm boring and say That maybe I'm a weirdo or maybe I'm gay But I don't care, cause when I get a good job and good pay I'll get a house for just my brother and me some day And that's the reason I'm here, just to build for the future And if it means better grades, I'd even sleep with my tutor [HOOK] Things in life ain't always quite what they seem There's more than one given angle to any one given scene So bear that in mind next time you try to intervene On any one given angle, on any one given scene [PAUL] My name is Paul and I've been a guard for 6 months The shop that I guard is better than most dumps That's why I like it here and my boss, he's a pro He's taught me tricks of the trade that other guards wouldn't know I've learnt that in this game, there's some rules you gotta bend And not to forget these thieving pricks ain't your friend And that appearance is key cause there's a message to send And above all of that it's your fellow guards you defend The other day my boss was stabbed by some lowlife psycho He's in hospital now, so every night that's where I go He's on the brink right now, but he's showing no fear though Cause if he dies there in bed, he knows he's dying a hero [HOOK] Things in life ain't always quite what they seem There's more than one given angle to any one given scene So bear that in mind next time you try to intervene On any one given angle, on any one given scene [KEITH] My name is Keith and I ain't so much a racist But if one reached out a hand, I'd decline their embraces I work security in a shop in charge of five other guards And I've got all of their respect cause I run this sh** hard I nicked one kid today; he didn't show enough respect and attention So I grabbed him by the neck, see that's my form of redemption I do no real harm; just make sure that it hurts It ain't going by the book, but believe me, it works Then I sent him on his way, that little sh** knows the score now Instil a little bit of fear - he won't darken my door now And that's what I do, stop these kids from decline Do what their parents wouldn't do, put down some boundaries and lines [HOOK] Things in life ain't always quite what they seem There's more than one given angle to any one given scene So bear that in mind next time you try to intervene On any one given angle, on any one given scene [BILLY] My name is Billy and I've been beaten since I was three Mum died when I was born and dad takes it out on me He ain't a bad man, he just gets drunk and feels alone I tend to go for a walk, hope he's asleep when I get home I don't like to talk about it, though, cause like I said it ain't his fault It only happens when he's drunk as a last resort I wanted to get him a gift to show my support But I had no money, so I stole and I guess I got caught At times like that, I kinda switch of my mind Stare blankly into space and let what happens unwind That seemed to anger this guard, he put his hands round my neck He said it's time for me to learn some manners and respect It hurt, but I've had worse before But it made me realise life was just a series of wars I went straight home that day and locked the bathroom door Took a blade to both wrists, they won't hurt me no more [HOOK] Things in life ain't always quite what they seem There's more than one given angle to any one given scene So bear that in mind next time you try to intervene On any one given angle, on any one given scene [MARK] My name is Mark; today I was told my brother was dead I returned from Uni and burst into tears on his bed Under his pillow, I found his suicide note and I read What had happened that day, and what had f**ed up his head The anger I felt right then, there are no words to express I filled up with so much rage, there was no way to digest I grabbed a knife and walked to town, it was time to regress Back to an-eye-for-an-eye, last-breath-for-last-breath I went straight up to the counter and said I'd like to speak To the guard that nicked my brother on Tuesday of this week As the girl went through a door and disappeared out of sight I put my hand in my pocket and I gripped the knife tight This was it, as she pointed me out to the guard My hand began to shake, I held the knife so hard Then as he approached me there was nothing to say I stabbed that f**er eight times before they could take me away [HOOK] Things in life ain't always quite what they seem There's more than one given angle to any one given scene So bear that in mind next time you try to intervene On any one given angle, on any one given scene