Son Volt - Straightface lyrics

Call out your castaway You'll wake up to carry in the new day Send 'em out from the castle on high Talk is talk, solely in your mind Claim-stake the final words What goes around is knocking at your front door Straightface, you're wrapped in High-flown for hire Make believe you breathe out Every one you take The viewpoints slam Mates just look around to know you're wicked Proclaimed from protected stances Who, wallowing, wear what you've fallen into You demonize what you don't understand Darts surround your heavy, heavy hand Straightface, you're wrapped in High-flown for hire Make believe you breathe out Every one you take Better keep the bags packed Keep your nose clean Check the shelf life and date Reticent gonna soon realize Showgirls magazines define your minds eye You're a rough draft you're old news You're a grifter with a funny little hat Straightface, you're wrapped in High-flown for hire Make believe you breathe out Every one you take